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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,700.93, 45,125.96 and 18,553.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,700.93, 45,125.96 and 18,553.47 is: 25,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,700.93 : 45,125.96 = 18,553.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,700.93/45,125.96 = 18,553.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,700.93x = 45,125.96 × 18,553.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,700.93x = 837,243,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,243,052.31/32,700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,603.03

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