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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,947.16, 45,463.60 and 18,606.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,947.16, 45,463.60 and 18,606.13 is: 25,674.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,947.16 : 45,463.60 = 18,606.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,947.16/45,463.60 = 18,606.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,947.16x = 45,463.60 × 18,606.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,947.16x = 845,901,651.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,901,651.87/32,947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,674.49

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