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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,738.82, 45,179.86 and 18,591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,738.82, 45,179.86 and 18,591.96 is: 25,657.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,738.82 : 45,179.86 = 18,591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,738.82/45,179.86 = 18,591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,738.82x = 45,179.86 × 18,591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,738.82x = 839,982,149.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,982,149.93/32,738.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,657.07

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