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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,852.53, 45,338.88 and 18,705.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,852.53, 45,338.88 and 18,705.43 is: 25,814.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,852.53 : 45,338.88 = 18,705.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,852.53/45,338.88 = 18,705.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,852.53x = 45,338.88 × 18,705.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,852.53x = 848,083,246.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,083,246.12/32,852.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,814.85

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