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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,707.51, 45,136.84 and 18,370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,707.51, 45,136.84 and 18,370.44 is: 25,351.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,707.51 : 45,136.84 = 18,370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,707.51/45,136.84 = 18,370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,707.51x = 45,136.84 × 18,370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,707.51x = 829,183,611.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,183,611.01/32,707.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,351.47

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