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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,758.38, 45,206.19 and 18,610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,758.38, 45,206.19 and 18,610.92 is: 25,682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,758.38 : 45,206.19 = 18,610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,758.38/45,206.19 = 18,610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,758.38x = 45,206.19 × 18,610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,758.38x = 841,328,785.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,328,785.59/32,758.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,682.86

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