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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,232.57, 45,859.67 and 18,328.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,232.57, 45,859.67 and 18,328.57 is: 25,292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,232.57 : 45,859.67 = 18,328.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,232.57/45,859.67 = 18,328.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,232.57x = 45,859.67 × 18,328.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,232.57x = 840,541,942.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,541,942.47/33,232.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,292.72

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