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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,993.39, 45,520.18 and 18,651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,993.39, 45,520.18 and 18,651.84 is: 25,733.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,993.39 : 45,520.18 = 18,651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,993.39/45,520.18 = 18,651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,993.39x = 45,520.18 × 18,651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,993.39x = 849,034,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,034,896.80/32,993.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,733.48

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