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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.05, 45,182.96 and 18,593.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.05, 45,182.96 and 18,593.99 is: 25,659.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.05 : 45,182.96 = 18,593.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.05/45,182.96 = 18,593.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.05x = 45,182.96 × 18,593.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.05x = 840,131,506.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,131,506.41/32,741.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,659.88

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