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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,759.90, 45,204.09 and 18,417.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,759.90, 45,204.09 and 18,417.77 is: 25,413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,759.90 : 45,204.09 = 18,417.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,759.90/45,204.09 = 18,417.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,759.90x = 45,204.09 × 18,417.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,759.90x = 832,558,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,558,532.68/32,759.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,413.95

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