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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,653.33, 45,058.44 and 18,313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,653.33, 45,058.44 and 18,313.74 is: 25,271.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,653.33 : 45,058.44 = 18,313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,653.33/45,058.44 = 18,313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,653.33x = 45,058.44 × 18,313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,653.33x = 825,188,554.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,188,554.97/32,653.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,271.19

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