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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,705.63, 45,134.25 and 18,368.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,705.63, 45,134.25 and 18,368.57 is: 25,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,705.63 : 45,134.25 = 18,368.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,705.63/45,134.25 = 18,368.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,705.63x = 45,134.25 × 18,368.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,705.63x = 829,051,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,051,743.36/32,705.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,348.90

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