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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,727.74, 45,159.36 and 18,384.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,727.74, 45,159.36 and 18,384.83 is: 25,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,727.74 : 45,159.36 = 18,384.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,727.74/45,159.36 = 18,384.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,727.74x = 45,159.36 × 18,384.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,727.74x = 830,247,156.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,247,156.51/32,727.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,368.30

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