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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,729.28, 45,165.96 and 18,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,729.28, 45,165.96 and 18,582 is: 25,642.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,729.28 : 45,165.96 = 18,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,729.28/45,165.96 = 18,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,729.28x = 45,165.96 × 18,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,729.28x = 839,273,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,273,868.72/32,729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,642.91

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