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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,759.74, 45,208.44 and 18,612.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,759.74, 45,208.44 and 18,612.60 is: 25,685.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,759.74 : 45,208.44 = 18,612.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,759.74/45,208.44 = 18,612.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,759.74x = 45,208.44 × 18,612.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,759.74x = 841,446,610.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,446,610.34/32,759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,685.39

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