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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,897.85, 45,399.29 and 18,164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,897.85, 45,399.29 and 18,164.17 is: 25,066.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,897.85 : 45,399.29 = 18,164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,897.85/45,399.29 = 18,164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,897.85x = 45,399.29 × 18,164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,897.85x = 824,640,132.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,640,132.00/32,897.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,066.69

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