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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,732.56, 45,170.94 and 18,587.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,732.56, 45,170.94 and 18,587.56 is: 25,650.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,732.56 : 45,170.94 = 18,587.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,732.56/45,170.94 = 18,587.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,732.56x = 45,170.94 × 18,587.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,732.56x = 839,617,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,617,557.51/32,732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,650.84

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