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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,732.12, 45,170.38 and 18,584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,732.12, 45,170.38 and 18,584.96 is: 25,647.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,732.12 : 45,170.38 = 18,584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,732.12/45,170.38 = 18,584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,732.12x = 45,170.38 × 18,584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,732.12x = 839,489,771.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,489,771.95/32,732.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,647.28

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