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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,708.54, 45,137.70 and 18,366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,708.54, 45,137.70 and 18,366.27 is: 25,345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,708.54 : 45,137.70 = 18,366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,708.54/45,137.70 = 18,366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,708.54x = 45,137.70 × 18,366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,708.54x = 829,011,185.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,011,185.38/32,708.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,345.40

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