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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,782.54, 45,239.79 and 18,635.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,782.54, 45,239.79 and 18,635.38 is: 25,716.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,782.54 : 45,239.79 = 18,635.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,782.54/45,239.79 = 18,635.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,782.54x = 45,239.79 × 18,635.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,782.54x = 843,060,677.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,060,677.77/32,782.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,716.76

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