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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,705.39, 45,133.91 and 18,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,705.39, 45,133.91 and 18,368.32 is: 25,348.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,705.39 : 45,133.91 = 18,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,705.39/45,133.91 = 18,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,705.39x = 45,133.91 × 18,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,705.39x = 829,033,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,033,953.47/32,705.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,348.54

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