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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.62, 45,170.67 and 18,592.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.62, 45,170.67 and 18,592.54 is: 25,650.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.62 : 45,170.67 = 18,592.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.62/45,170.67 = 18,592.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.62x = 45,170.67 × 18,592.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.62x = 839,837,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,837,488.80/32,741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,650.46

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