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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,732.37, 45,171.98 and 18,586.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,732.37, 45,171.98 and 18,586.53 is: 25,650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,732.37 : 45,171.98 = 18,586.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,732.37/45,171.98 = 18,586.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,732.37x = 45,171.98 × 18,586.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,732.37x = 839,590,268.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,590,268.50/32,732.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,650.15

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