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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,738.60, 45,184.92 and 18,591.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,738.60, 45,184.92 and 18,591.14 is: 25,658.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,738.60 : 45,184.92 = 18,591.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,738.60/45,184.92 = 18,591.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,738.60x = 45,184.92 × 18,591.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,738.60x = 840,039,173.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,039,173.61/32,738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,658.98

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