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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,833.08, 45,311.40 and 18,690.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,833.08, 45,311.40 and 18,690.48 is: 25,793.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,833.08 : 45,311.40 = 18,690.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,833.08/45,311.40 = 18,690.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,833.08x = 45,311.40 × 18,690.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,833.08x = 846,891,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,891,815.47/32,833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,793.86

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