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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,745.32, 45,188.86 and 18,598.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,745.32, 45,188.86 and 18,598.46 is: 25,666.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,745.32 : 45,188.86 = 18,598.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,745.32/45,188.86 = 18,598.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,745.32x = 45,188.86 × 18,598.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,745.32x = 840,443,205.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,443,205.16/32,745.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,666.06

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