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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.10, 45,186.39 and 18,596.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.10, 45,186.39 and 18,596.34 is: 25,665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.10 : 45,186.39 = 18,596.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.10/45,186.39 = 18,596.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.10x = 45,186.39 × 18,596.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.10x = 840,301,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,301,471.81/32,741.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,665.03

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