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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,749.77, 45,192.25 and 18,599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,749.77, 45,192.25 and 18,599.88 is: 25,666.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,749.77 : 45,192.25 = 18,599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,749.77/45,192.25 = 18,599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,749.77x = 45,192.25 × 18,599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,749.77x = 840,570,426.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,570,426.93/32,749.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,666.45

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