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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,734.53, 45,167.36 and 18,584.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,734.53, 45,167.36 and 18,584.91 is: 25,643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,734.53 : 45,167.36 = 18,584.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,734.53/45,167.36 = 18,584.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,734.53x = 45,167.36 × 18,584.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,734.53x = 839,431,227.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,431,227.61/32,734.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,643.60

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