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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,853.06, 45,325.98 and 18,702.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,853.06, 45,325.98 and 18,702.36 is: 25,802.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,853.06 : 45,325.98 = 18,702.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,853.06/45,325.98 = 18,702.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,853.06x = 45,325.98 × 18,702.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,853.06x = 847,702,795.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,702,795.31/32,853.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,802.86

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