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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,706.39, 45,135.29 and 18,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,706.39, 45,135.29 and 18,369.32 is: 25,349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,706.39 : 45,135.29 = 18,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,706.39/45,135.29 = 18,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,706.39x = 45,135.29 × 18,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,706.39x = 829,104,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,104,585.30/32,706.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,349.93

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