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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,733.87, 45,174.05 and 18,588.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,733.87, 45,174.05 and 18,588.03 is: 25,652.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,733.87 : 45,174.05 = 18,588.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,733.87/45,174.05 = 18,588.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,733.87x = 45,174.05 × 18,588.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,733.87x = 839,696,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,696,503.68/32,733.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,652.22

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