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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,853.27, 45,337.95 and 18,706.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,853.27, 45,337.95 and 18,706.17 is: 25,814.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,853.27 : 45,337.95 = 18,706.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,853.27/45,337.95 = 18,706.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,853.27x = 45,337.95 × 18,706.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,853.27x = 848,099,400.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,099,400.15/32,853.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,814.76

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