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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,748.16, 45,191.04 and 18,604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,748.16, 45,191.04 and 18,604.48 is: 25,673.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,748.16 : 45,191.04 = 18,604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,748.16/45,191.04 = 18,604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,748.16x = 45,191.04 × 18,604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,748.16x = 840,755,799.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,755,799.86/32,748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,673.38

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