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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,724.99, 45,155.57 and 18,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,724.99, 45,155.57 and 18,382.08 is: 25,364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,724.99 : 45,155.57 = 18,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,724.99/45,155.57 = 18,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,724.99x = 45,155.57 × 18,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,724.99x = 830,053,208.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,053,208.28/32,724.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,364.51

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