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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,711.39, 45,141.59 and 18,369.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,711.39, 45,141.59 and 18,369.23 is: 25,349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,711.39 : 45,141.59 = 18,369.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,711.39/45,141.59 = 18,369.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,711.39x = 45,141.59 × 18,369.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,711.39x = 829,216,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,216,249.28/32,711.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,349.47

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