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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,655.03, 45,064.43 and 18,318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,655.03, 45,064.43 and 18,318.04 is: 25,279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,655.03 : 45,064.43 = 18,318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,655.03/45,064.43 = 18,318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,655.03x = 45,064.43 × 18,318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,655.03x = 825,491,964.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,491,964.45/32,655.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,279.17

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