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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,734.64, 45,168.36 and 18,582.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,734.64, 45,168.36 and 18,582.32 is: 25,640.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,734.64 : 45,168.36 = 18,582.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,734.64/45,168.36 = 18,582.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,734.64x = 45,168.36 × 18,582.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,734.64x = 839,332,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,332,919.40/32,734.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,640.51

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