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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,932.58, 45,446.40 and 18,396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,932.58, 45,446.40 and 18,396.59 is: 25,386.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,932.58 : 45,446.40 = 18,396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,932.58/45,446.40 = 18,396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,932.58x = 45,446.40 × 18,396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,932.58x = 836,058,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,058,560.54/32,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,386.98

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