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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,894.64, 45,394.86 and 18,160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,894.64, 45,394.86 and 18,160.97 is: 25,062.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,894.64 : 45,394.86 = 18,160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,894.64/45,394.86 = 18,160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,894.64x = 45,394.86 × 18,160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,894.64x = 824,414,372.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,414,372.84/32,894.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,062.27

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