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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.55, 45,183.65 and 18,594.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.55, 45,183.65 and 18,594.50 is: 25,660.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.55 : 45,183.65 = 18,594.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.55/45,183.65 = 18,594.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.55x = 45,183.65 × 18,594.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.55x = 840,167,154.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,167,154.01/32,741.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,660.58

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