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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,703.43, 45,129.40 and 18,555.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,703.43, 45,129.40 and 18,555.97 is: 25,606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,703.43 : 45,129.40 = 18,555.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,703.43/45,129.40 = 18,555.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,703.43x = 45,129.40 × 18,555.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,703.43x = 837,419,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,419,792.52/32,703.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,606.48

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