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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,232.96, 45,860.56 and 18,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,232.96, 45,860.56 and 18,328 is: 25,292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,232.96 : 45,860.56 = 18,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,232.96/45,860.56 = 18,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,232.96x = 45,860.56 × 18,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,232.96x = 840,532,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,532,343.68/33,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,292.13

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