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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,882.14, 45,383.27 and 18,546.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,882.14, 45,383.27 and 18,546.36 is: 25,597.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,882.14 : 45,383.27 = 18,546.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,882.14/45,383.27 = 18,546.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,882.14x = 45,383.27 × 18,546.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,882.14x = 841,694,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,694,463.40/32,882.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,597.31

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