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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,693.79, 45,118.31 and 18,548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,693.79, 45,118.31 and 18,548.76 is: 25,597.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,693.79 : 45,118.31 = 18,548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,693.79/45,118.31 = 18,548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,693.79x = 45,118.31 × 18,548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,693.79x = 836,888,611.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,888,611.05/32,693.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,597.79

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