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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,701.93, 45,127.33 and 18,554.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,701.93, 45,127.33 and 18,554.47 is: 25,604.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,701.93 : 45,127.33 = 18,554.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,701.93/45,127.33 = 18,554.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,701.93x = 45,127.33 × 18,554.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,701.93x = 837,313,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,313,690.67/32,701.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,604.41

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