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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,847.83, 45,330.05 and 18,700.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,847.83, 45,330.05 and 18,700.67 is: 25,806.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,847.83 : 45,330.05 = 18,700.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,847.83/45,330.05 = 18,700.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,847.83x = 45,330.05 × 18,700.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,847.83x = 847,702,361.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,702,361.02/32,847.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,806.95

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