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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,932.82, 45,436.08 and 18,590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,932.82, 45,436.08 and 18,590.96 is: 25,649.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,932.82 : 45,436.08 = 18,590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,932.82/45,436.08 = 18,590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,932.82x = 45,436.08 × 18,590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,932.82x = 844,700,118.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,700,118.66/32,932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,649.19

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