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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,679.54, 45,097.02 and 18,143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,679.54, 45,097.02 and 18,143.73 is: 25,037.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,679.54 : 45,097.02 = 18,143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,679.54/45,097.02 = 18,143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,679.54x = 45,097.02 × 18,143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,679.54x = 818,228,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,228,154.68/32,679.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,037.93

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