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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,759.94, 45,212.48 and 18,225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,759.94, 45,212.48 and 18,225.57 is: 25,153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,759.94 : 45,212.48 = 18,225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,759.94/45,212.48 = 18,225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,759.94x = 45,212.48 × 18,225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,759.94x = 824,023,219.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,023,219.11/32,759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,153.38

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