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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,743.62, 45,190.17 and 18,599.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,743.62, 45,190.17 and 18,599.94 is: 25,670.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,743.62 : 45,190.17 = 18,599.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,743.62/45,190.17 = 18,599.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,743.62x = 45,190.17 × 18,599.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,743.62x = 840,534,450.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,534,450.59/32,743.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,670.17

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