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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,744.67, 45,187.65 and 18,597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,744.67, 45,187.65 and 18,597.48 is: 25,664.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,744.67 : 45,187.65 = 18,597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,744.67/45,187.65 = 18,597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,744.67x = 45,187.65 × 18,597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,744.67x = 840,376,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,376,417.12/32,744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,664.53

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