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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,849.33, 45,332.12 and 18,702.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,849.33, 45,332.12 and 18,702.17 is: 25,809.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,849.33 : 45,332.12 = 18,702.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,849.33/45,332.12 = 18,702.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,849.33x = 45,332.12 × 18,702.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,849.33x = 847,809,104.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,809,104.65/32,849.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,809.02

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