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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,697.83, 45,121.64 and 18,553.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,697.83, 45,121.64 and 18,553.34 is: 25,602.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,697.83 : 45,121.64 = 18,553.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,697.83/45,121.64 = 18,553.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,697.83x = 45,121.64 × 18,553.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,697.83x = 837,156,809.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,156,809.90/32,697.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,602.83

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