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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,916.14, 45,423.15 and 18,773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,916.14, 45,423.15 and 18,773.54 is: 25,906.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,916.14 : 45,423.15 = 18,773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,916.14/45,423.15 = 18,773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,916.14x = 45,423.15 × 18,773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,916.14x = 852,753,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,753,323.45/32,916.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,906.84

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