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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,759.58, 45,209.43 and 18,614.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,759.58, 45,209.43 and 18,614.82 is: 25,689.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,759.58 : 45,209.43 = 18,614.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,759.58/45,209.43 = 18,614.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,759.58x = 45,209.43 × 18,614.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,759.58x = 841,565,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,565,401.75/32,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,689.14

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