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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,897.66, 45,397.04 and 18,557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,897.66, 45,397.04 and 18,557.06 is: 25,607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,897.66 : 45,397.04 = 18,557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,897.66/45,397.04 = 18,557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,897.66x = 45,397.04 × 18,557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,897.66x = 842,435,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,435,595.10/32,897.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,607.77

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