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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,731.62, 45,170.94 and 18,585.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,731.62, 45,170.94 and 18,585.78 is: 25,649.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,731.62 : 45,170.94 = 18,585.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,731.62/45,170.94 = 18,585.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,731.62x = 45,170.94 × 18,585.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,731.62x = 839,537,153.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,537,153.23/32,731.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,649.12

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