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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,693.93, 45,116.29 and 18,546.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,693.93, 45,116.29 and 18,546.47 is: 25,593.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,693.93 : 45,116.29 = 18,546.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,693.93/45,116.29 = 18,546.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,693.93x = 45,116.29 × 18,546.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,693.93x = 836,747,919.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,747,919.00/32,693.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,593.37

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