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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,747.41, 45,190.06 and 18,601.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,747.41, 45,190.06 and 18,601.57 is: 25,669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,747.41 : 45,190.06 = 18,601.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,747.41/45,190.06 = 18,601.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,747.41x = 45,190.06 × 18,601.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,747.41x = 840,606,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,606,064.39/32,747.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.39

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