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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,706.63, 45,135.63 and 18,369.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,706.63, 45,135.63 and 18,369.57 is: 25,350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,706.63 : 45,135.63 = 18,369.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,706.63/45,135.63 = 18,369.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,706.63x = 45,135.63 × 18,369.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,706.63x = 829,122,114.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,122,114.78/32,706.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,350.28

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