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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,748.90, 45,191.04 and 18,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,748.90, 45,191.04 and 18,599 is: 25,665.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,748.90 : 45,191.04 = 18,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,748.90/45,191.04 = 18,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,748.90x = 45,191.04 × 18,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,748.90x = 840,508,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,508,152.96/32,748.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,665.23

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