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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,670.41, 45,084.58 and 18,330.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,670.41, 45,084.58 and 18,330.51 is: 25,295.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,670.41 : 45,084.58 = 18,330.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,670.41/45,084.58 = 18,330.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,670.41x = 45,084.58 × 18,330.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,670.41x = 826,423,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,423,298.71/32,670.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,295.77

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