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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,793.67, 45,255.27 and 18,647.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,793.67, 45,255.27 and 18,647.38 is: 25,733.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,793.67 : 45,255.27 = 18,647.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,793.67/45,255.27 = 18,647.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,793.67x = 45,255.27 × 18,647.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,793.67x = 843,892,216.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,892,216.69/32,793.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,733.39

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