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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,895.91, 45,394.61 and 18,555.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,895.91, 45,394.61 and 18,555.33 is: 25,605.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,895.91 : 45,394.61 = 18,555.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,895.91/45,394.61 = 18,555.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,895.91x = 45,394.61 × 18,555.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,895.91x = 842,312,015.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,312,015.16/32,895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,605.37

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