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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,730.62, 45,168.30 and 18,583.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,730.62, 45,168.30 and 18,583.46 is: 25,645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,730.62 : 45,168.30 = 18,583.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,730.62/45,168.30 = 18,583.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,730.62x = 45,168.30 × 18,583.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,730.62x = 839,383,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,383,279.06/32,730.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,645.20

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