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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,758.65, 45,202.37 and 18,416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,758.65, 45,202.37 and 18,416.52 is: 25,412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,758.65 : 45,202.37 = 18,416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,758.65/45,202.37 = 18,416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,758.65x = 45,202.37 × 18,416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,758.65x = 832,470,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,470,351.15/32,758.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,412.23

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