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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,757.58, 45,206.67 and 18,612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,757.58, 45,206.67 and 18,612.82 is: 25,686.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,757.58 : 45,206.67 = 18,612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,757.58/45,206.67 = 18,612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,757.58x = 45,206.67 × 18,612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,757.58x = 841,423,611.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,423,611.51/32,757.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,686.38

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