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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,953.41, 45,467.87 and 18,613.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,953.41, 45,467.87 and 18,613.53 is: 25,682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,953.41 : 45,467.87 = 18,613.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,953.41/45,467.87 = 18,613.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,953.41x = 45,467.87 × 18,613.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,953.41x = 846,317,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,317,469.21/32,953.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,682.24

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