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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,742.66, 45,186.24 and 18,595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,742.66, 45,186.24 and 18,595.50 is: 25,662.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,742.66 : 45,186.24 = 18,595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,742.66/45,186.24 = 18,595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,742.66x = 45,186.24 × 18,595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,742.66x = 840,260,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,260,725.92/32,742.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,662.57

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