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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,731.06, 45,169.18 and 18,584.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,731.06, 45,169.18 and 18,584.22 is: 25,646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,731.06 : 45,169.18 = 18,584.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,731.06/45,169.18 = 18,584.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,731.06x = 45,169.18 × 18,584.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,731.06x = 839,433,978.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,433,978.34/32,731.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,646.40

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