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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,732.16, 45,168.96 and 18,588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,732.16, 45,168.96 and 18,588.48 is: 25,651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,732.16 : 45,168.96 = 18,588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,732.16/45,168.96 = 18,588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,732.16x = 45,168.96 × 18,588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,732.16x = 839,622,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,622,309.58/32,732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,651.30

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