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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,707.94, 45,133.23 and 18,365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,707.94, 45,133.23 and 18,365.87 is: 25,342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,707.94 : 45,133.23 = 18,365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,707.94/45,133.23 = 18,365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,707.94x = 45,133.23 × 18,365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,707.94x = 828,911,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,911,216.57/32,707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,342.82

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