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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,760.54, 45,211.17 and 18,424.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,760.54, 45,211.17 and 18,424.89 is: 25,427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,760.54 : 45,211.17 = 18,424.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,760.54/45,211.17 = 18,424.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,760.54x = 45,211.17 × 18,424.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,760.54x = 833,010,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,010,834.02/32,760.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,427.26

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