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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,744.17, 45,186.96 and 18,596.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,744.17, 45,186.96 and 18,596.98 is: 25,663.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,744.17 : 45,186.96 = 18,596.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,744.17/45,186.96 = 18,596.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,744.17x = 45,186.96 × 18,596.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,744.17x = 840,340,991.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,340,991.38/32,744.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,663.84

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