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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,759.49, 45,208.23 and 18,613.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,759.49, 45,208.23 and 18,613.11 is: 25,686.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,759.49 : 45,208.23 = 18,613.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,759.49/45,208.23 = 18,613.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,759.49x = 45,208.23 × 18,613.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,759.49x = 841,465,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,465,757.90/32,759.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,686.17

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