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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.45, 45,083.89 and 18,329.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.45, 45,083.89 and 18,329.29 is: 25,292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.45 : 45,083.89 = 18,329.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.45/45,083.89 = 18,329.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.45x = 45,083.89 × 18,329.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.45x = 826,355,604.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,355,604.34/32,671.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,292.90

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