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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,732.10, 45,173.97 and 18,587.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,732.10, 45,173.97 and 18,587.34 is: 25,652.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,732.10 : 45,173.97 = 18,587.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,732.10/45,173.97 = 18,587.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,732.10x = 45,173.97 × 18,587.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,732.10x = 839,663,939.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,663,939.54/32,732.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,652.61

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