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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,751.64, 45,191.82 and 18,599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,751.64, 45,191.82 and 18,599.32 is: 25,663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,751.64 : 45,191.82 = 18,599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,751.64/45,191.82 = 18,599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,751.64x = 45,191.82 × 18,599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,751.64x = 840,537,121.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,537,121.56/32,751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,663.97

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