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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,951.17, 45,472.83 and 18,415.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,951.17, 45,472.83 and 18,415.36 is: 25,413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,951.17 : 45,472.83 = 18,415.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,951.17/45,472.83 = 18,415.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,951.17x = 45,472.83 × 18,415.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,951.17x = 837,398,534.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,398,534.67/32,951.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,413.32

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