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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,759.08, 45,208.74 and 18,614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,759.08, 45,208.74 and 18,614.32 is: 25,688.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,759.08 : 45,208.74 = 18,614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,759.08/45,208.74 = 18,614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,759.08x = 45,208.74 × 18,614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,759.08x = 841,529,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,529,953.16/32,759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,688.45

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