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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,833.06, 45,298.38 and 18,682.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,833.06, 45,298.38 and 18,682.36 is: 25,775.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,833.06 : 45,298.38 = 18,682.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,833.06/45,298.38 = 18,682.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,833.06x = 45,298.38 × 18,682.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,833.06x = 846,280,642.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,280,642.58/32,833.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,775.26

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