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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,848.53, 45,332.22 and 18,514.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,848.53, 45,332.22 and 18,514.06 is: 25,550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,848.53 : 45,332.22 = 18,514.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,848.53/45,332.22 = 18,514.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,848.53x = 45,332.22 × 18,514.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,848.53x = 839,283,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,283,441.01/32,848.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,550.11

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