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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,747.48, 45,188.22 and 18,597.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,747.48, 45,188.22 and 18,597.56 is: 25,662.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,747.48 : 45,188.22 = 18,597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,747.48/45,188.22 = 18,597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,747.48x = 45,188.22 × 18,597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,747.48x = 840,390,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,390,632.74/32,747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,662.76

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