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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,740.32, 45,181.96 and 18,593.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,740.32, 45,181.96 and 18,593.46 is: 25,659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,740.32 : 45,181.96 = 18,593.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,740.32/45,181.96 = 18,593.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,740.32x = 45,181.96 × 18,593.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,740.32x = 840,088,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,088,965.98/32,740.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,659.16

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