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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,769.73, 45,223.82 and 18,429.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,769.73, 45,223.82 and 18,429.85 is: 25,434.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,769.73 : 45,223.82 = 18,429.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,769.73/45,223.82 = 18,429.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,769.73x = 45,223.82 × 18,429.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,769.73x = 833,468,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,468,219.03/32,769.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,434.09

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