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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,733.77, 45,170.19 and 18,583.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,733.77, 45,170.19 and 18,583.88 is: 25,644.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,733.77 : 45,170.19 = 18,583.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,733.77/45,170.19 = 18,583.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,733.77x = 45,170.19 × 18,583.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,733.77x = 839,437,164.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,437,164.69/32,733.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,644.38

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