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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,707.54, 45,136.32 and 18,365.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,707.54, 45,136.32 and 18,365.27 is: 25,344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,707.54 : 45,136.32 = 18,365.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,707.54/45,136.32 = 18,365.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,707.54x = 45,136.32 × 18,365.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,707.54x = 828,940,703.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,940,703.61/32,707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,344.03

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