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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,748.77, 45,190.87 and 18,598.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,748.77, 45,190.87 and 18,598.88 is: 25,665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,748.77 : 45,190.87 = 18,598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,748.77/45,190.87 = 18,598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,748.77x = 45,190.87 × 18,598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,748.77x = 840,499,295.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,499,295.77/32,748.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,665.07

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