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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,933.49, 45,448.59 and 18,398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,933.49, 45,448.59 and 18,398.14 is: 25,389.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,933.49 : 45,448.59 = 18,398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,933.49/45,448.59 = 18,398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,933.49x = 45,448.59 × 18,398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,933.49x = 836,169,476.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,169,476.99/32,933.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,389.64

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