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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,933.22, 45,443.61 and 18,785.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,933.22, 45,443.61 and 18,785.22 is: 25,921.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,933.22 : 45,443.61 = 18,785.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,933.22/45,443.61 = 18,785.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,933.22x = 45,443.61 × 18,785.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,933.22x = 853,668,211.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,668,211.44/32,933.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,921.19

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