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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,740.89, 45,180.02 and 18,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,740.89, 45,180.02 and 18,591 is: 25,654.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,740.89 : 45,180.02 = 18,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,740.89/45,180.02 = 18,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,740.89x = 45,180.02 × 18,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,740.89x = 839,941,658.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,941,658.87/32,740.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,654.21

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