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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,993.87, 45,520.82 and 18,652.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,993.87, 45,520.82 and 18,652.31 is: 25,734.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,993.87 : 45,520.82 = 18,652.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,993.87/45,520.82 = 18,652.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,993.87x = 45,520.82 × 18,652.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,993.87x = 849,068,265.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,068,265.12/32,993.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,734.13

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