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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,760.94, 45,213.86 and 18,226.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,760.94, 45,213.86 and 18,226.57 is: 25,154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,760.94 : 45,213.86 = 18,226.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,760.94/45,213.86 = 18,226.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,760.94x = 45,213.86 × 18,226.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,760.94x = 824,093,584.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,093,584.26/32,760.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,154.76

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