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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,702.21, 45,129.92 and 18,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,702.21, 45,129.92 and 18,363.18 is: 25,341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,702.21 : 45,129.92 = 18,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,702.21/45,129.92 = 18,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,702.21x = 45,129.92 × 18,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,702.21x = 828,728,752.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,728,752.53/32,702.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,341.68

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