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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,704.89, 45,133.22 and 18,367.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,704.89, 45,133.22 and 18,367.82 is: 25,347.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,704.89 : 45,133.22 = 18,367.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,704.89/45,133.22 = 18,367.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,704.89x = 45,133.22 × 18,367.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,704.89x = 828,998,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,998,759.53/32,704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,347.86

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