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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,987.13, 45,523.86 and 18,083.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,987.13, 45,523.86 and 18,083.13 is: 24,955.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,987.13 : 45,523.86 = 18,083.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,987.13/45,523.86 = 18,083.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,987.13x = 45,523.86 × 18,083.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,987.13x = 823,213,878.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,213,878.48/32,987.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.61

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