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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,640.53, 45,043.52 and 18,300.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,640.53, 45,043.52 and 18,300.29 is: 25,254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,640.53 : 45,043.52 = 18,300.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,640.53/45,043.52 = 18,300.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,640.53x = 45,043.52 × 18,300.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,640.53x = 824,309,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,309,161.90/32,640.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,254.16

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