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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,684.44, 45,102.63 and 18,342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,684.44, 45,102.63 and 18,342.93 is: 25,312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,684.44 : 45,102.63 = 18,342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,684.44/45,102.63 = 18,342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,684.44x = 45,102.63 × 18,342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,684.44x = 827,314,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,314,444.39/32,684.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,312.18

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