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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,723.48, 45,155.73 and 18,382.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,723.48, 45,155.73 and 18,382.53 is: 25,366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,723.48 : 45,155.73 = 18,382.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,723.48/45,155.73 = 18,382.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,723.48x = 45,155.73 × 18,382.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,723.48x = 830,076,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,076,461.00/32,723.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,366.39

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