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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,735.84, 45,175.55 and 18,588.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,735.84, 45,175.55 and 18,588.69 is: 25,652.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,735.84 : 45,175.55 = 18,588.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,735.84/45,175.55 = 18,588.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,735.84x = 45,175.55 × 18,588.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,735.84x = 839,754,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,754,201.59/32,735.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,652.44

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