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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,744.32, 45,187.47 and 18,597.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,744.32, 45,187.47 and 18,597.46 is: 25,664.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,744.32 : 45,187.47 = 18,597.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,744.32/45,187.47 = 18,597.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,744.32x = 45,187.47 × 18,597.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,744.32x = 840,372,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,372,165.83/32,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,664.67

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