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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,983.52, 45,516.26 and 18,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,983.52, 45,516.26 and 18,833.60 is: 25,989.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,983.52 : 45,516.26 = 18,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,983.52/45,516.26 = 18,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,983.52x = 45,516.26 × 18,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,983.52x = 857,235,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,235,034.34/32,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,989.80

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