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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,920.53, 45,430.92 and 18,583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,920.53, 45,430.92 and 18,583.23 is: 25,645.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,920.53 : 45,430.92 = 18,583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,920.53/45,430.92 = 18,583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,920.53x = 45,430.92 × 18,583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,920.53x = 844,253,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,253,150.29/32,920.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,645.19

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