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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,740.56, 45,181.98 and 18,595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,740.56, 45,181.98 and 18,595.56 is: 25,661.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,740.56 : 45,181.98 = 18,595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,740.56/45,181.98 = 18,595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,740.56x = 45,181.98 × 18,595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,740.56x = 840,184,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,184,220.01/32,740.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,661.88

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