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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,847.53, 45,330.84 and 18,513.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,847.53, 45,330.84 and 18,513.06 is: 25,548.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,847.53 : 45,330.84 = 18,513.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,847.53/45,330.84 = 18,513.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,847.53x = 45,330.84 × 18,513.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,847.53x = 839,212,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,212,390.78/32,847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,548.73

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