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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,739.66, 45,182.10 and 18,592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,739.66, 45,182.10 and 18,592.50 is: 25,658.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,739.66 : 45,182.10 = 18,592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,739.66/45,182.10 = 18,592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,739.66x = 45,182.10 × 18,592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,739.66x = 840,048,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,048,194.25/32,739.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,658.43

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