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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,705.51, 45,134.08 and 18,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,705.51, 45,134.08 and 18,368.44 is: 25,348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,705.51 : 45,134.08 = 18,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,705.51/45,134.08 = 18,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,705.51x = 45,134.08 × 18,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,705.51x = 829,042,763.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,042,763.77/32,705.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,348.72

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