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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,708.14, 45,137.70 and 18,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,708.14, 45,137.70 and 18,371.08 is: 25,352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,708.14 : 45,137.70 = 18,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,708.14/45,137.70 = 18,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,708.14x = 45,137.70 × 18,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,708.14x = 829,228,297.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,228,297.72/32,708.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,352.35

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