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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,697.06, 45,121.28 and 18,357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,697.06, 45,121.28 and 18,357.24 is: 25,332.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,697.06 : 45,121.28 = 18,357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,697.06/45,121.28 = 18,357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,697.06x = 45,121.28 × 18,357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,697.06x = 828,302,166.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,302,166.07/32,697.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,332.62

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