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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,759.70, 45,208.38 and 18,612.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,759.70, 45,208.38 and 18,612.56 is: 25,685.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,759.70 : 45,208.38 = 18,612.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,759.70/45,208.38 = 18,612.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,759.70x = 45,208.38 × 18,612.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,759.70x = 841,443,459.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,443,459.21/32,759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,685.32

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