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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,735.85, 45,179.15 and 18,591.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,735.85, 45,179.15 and 18,591.09 is: 25,657.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,735.85 : 45,179.15 = 18,591.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,735.85/45,179.15 = 18,591.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,735.85x = 45,179.15 × 18,591.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,735.85x = 839,929,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,929,550.82/32,735.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,657.79

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