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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,727.24, 45,158.67 and 18,384.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,727.24, 45,158.67 and 18,384.33 is: 25,367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,727.24 : 45,158.67 = 18,384.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,727.24/45,158.67 = 18,384.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,727.24x = 45,158.67 × 18,384.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,727.24x = 830,211,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,211,891.64/32,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,367.61

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