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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,992.56, 45,527.40 and 18,654.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,992.56, 45,527.40 and 18,654.75 is: 25,742.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,992.56 : 45,527.40 = 18,654.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,992.56/45,527.40 = 18,654.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,992.56x = 45,527.40 × 18,654.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,992.56x = 849,302,265.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,302,265.15/32,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,742.24

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