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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,700.83, 45,125.77 and 18,556.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,700.83, 45,125.77 and 18,556.34 is: 25,606.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,700.83 : 45,125.77 = 18,556.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,700.83/45,125.77 = 18,556.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,700.83x = 45,125.77 × 18,556.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,700.83x = 837,369,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,369,130.88/32,700.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,606.97

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