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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,705.52, 45,122.27 and 18,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,705.52, 45,122.27 and 18,363.36 is: 25,335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,705.52 : 45,122.27 = 18,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,705.52/45,122.27 = 18,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,705.52x = 45,122.27 × 18,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,705.52x = 828,596,488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,596,488.03/32,705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,335.07

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