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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,710.39, 45,141.43 and 18,372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,710.39, 45,141.43 and 18,372.74 is: 25,355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,710.39 : 45,141.43 = 18,372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,710.39/45,141.43 = 18,372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,710.39x = 45,141.43 × 18,372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,710.39x = 829,371,664.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,371,664.75/32,710.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,355.00

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