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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,688.48, 45,112.06 and 18,353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,688.48, 45,112.06 and 18,353 is: 25,328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,688.48 : 45,112.06 = 18,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,688.48/45,112.06 = 18,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,688.48x = 45,112.06 × 18,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,688.48x = 827,941,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,941,637.18/32,688.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,328.24

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