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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,793.42, 45,254.93 and 18,647.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,793.42, 45,254.93 and 18,647.13 is: 25,733.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,793.42 : 45,254.93 = 18,647.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,793.42/45,254.93 = 18,647.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,793.42x = 45,254.93 × 18,647.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,793.42x = 843,874,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,874,469.62/32,793.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,733.04

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