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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,742.95, 45,185.58 and 18,595.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,742.95, 45,185.58 and 18,595.89 is: 25,662.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,742.95 : 45,185.58 = 18,595.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,742.95/45,185.58 = 18,595.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,742.95x = 45,185.58 × 18,595.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,742.95x = 840,266,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,266,075.27/32,742.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,662.51

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