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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.41, 45,085.96 and 18,331.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.41, 45,085.96 and 18,331.51 is: 25,297.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.41 : 45,085.96 = 18,331.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.41/45,085.96 = 18,331.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.41x = 45,085.96 × 18,331.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.41x = 826,493,726.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,493,726.60/32,671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,297.16

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