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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,232.69, 45,859.84 and 18,328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,232.69, 45,859.84 and 18,328.69 is: 25,292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,232.69 : 45,859.84 = 18,328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,232.69/45,859.84 = 18,328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,232.69x = 45,859.84 × 18,328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,232.69x = 840,550,790.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,550,790.81/33,232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,292.89

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