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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.12, 45,169.98 and 18,592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.12, 45,169.98 and 18,592.04 is: 25,649.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.12 : 45,169.98 = 18,592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.12/45,169.98 = 18,592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.12x = 45,169.98 × 18,592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.12x = 839,802,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,802,074.96/32,741.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,649.77

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