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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,647.34, 45,056.06 and 18,306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,647.34, 45,056.06 and 18,306.94 is: 25,265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,647.34 : 45,056.06 = 18,306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,647.34/45,056.06 = 18,306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,647.34x = 45,056.06 × 18,306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,647.34x = 824,838,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,838,382.88/32,647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,265.11

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