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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,708.94, 45,134.61 and 18,366.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,708.94, 45,134.61 and 18,366.87 is: 25,344.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,708.94 : 45,134.61 = 18,366.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,708.94/45,134.61 = 18,366.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,708.94x = 45,134.61 × 18,366.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,708.94x = 828,981,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,981,514.37/32,708.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,344.19

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