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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,729.04, 45,164.52 and 18,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,729.04, 45,164.52 and 18,580 is: 25,639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,729.04 : 45,164.52 = 18,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,729.04/45,164.52 = 18,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,729.04x = 45,164.52 × 18,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,729.04x = 839,156,781.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,156,781.60/32,729.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,639.52

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