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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,633.16, 45,033.24 and 18,292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,633.16, 45,033.24 and 18,292.98 is: 25,244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,633.16 : 45,033.24 = 18,292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,633.16/45,033.24 = 18,292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,633.16x = 45,033.24 × 18,292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,633.16x = 823,792,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,792,158.66/32,633.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,244.02

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