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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,852.27, 45,336.57 and 18,705.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,852.27, 45,336.57 and 18,705.17 is: 25,813.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,852.27 : 45,336.57 = 18,705.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,852.27/45,336.57 = 18,705.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,852.27x = 45,336.57 × 18,705.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,852.27x = 848,028,249.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,028,249.07/32,852.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,813.38

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