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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,705.14, 45,132.52 and 18,365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,705.14, 45,132.52 and 18,365.09 is: 25,343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,705.14 : 45,132.52 = 18,365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,705.14/45,132.52 = 18,365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,705.14x = 45,132.52 × 18,365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,705.14x = 828,862,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,862,791.73/32,705.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,343.50

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