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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,705.06, 45,131.73 and 18,557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,705.06, 45,131.73 and 18,557.06 is: 25,608.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,705.06 : 45,131.73 = 18,557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,705.06/45,131.73 = 18,557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,705.06x = 45,131.73 × 18,557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,705.06x = 837,512,221.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,512,221.51/32,705.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,608.03

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