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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,744.34, 45,184.50 and 18,599.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,744.34, 45,184.50 and 18,599.31 is: 25,665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,744.34 : 45,184.50 = 18,599.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,744.34/45,184.50 = 18,599.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,744.34x = 45,184.50 × 18,599.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,744.34x = 840,400,522.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,400,522.70/32,744.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,665.52

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