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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,729.06, 45,166.41 and 18,582.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,729.06, 45,166.41 and 18,582.21 is: 25,643.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,729.06 : 45,166.41 = 18,582.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,729.06/45,166.41 = 18,582.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,729.06x = 45,166.41 × 18,582.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,729.06x = 839,291,715.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,291,715.57/32,729.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,643.62

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