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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,852.33, 45,336.26 and 18,705.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,852.33, 45,336.26 and 18,705.18 is: 25,813.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,852.33 : 45,336.26 = 18,705.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,852.33/45,336.26 = 18,705.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,852.33x = 45,336.26 × 18,705.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,852.33x = 848,022,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,022,810.30/32,852.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,813.17

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