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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,828.69, 45,307.91 and 18,491.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,828.69, 45,307.91 and 18,491.34 is: 25,520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,828.69 : 45,307.91 = 18,491.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,828.69/45,307.91 = 18,491.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,828.69x = 45,307.91 × 18,491.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,828.69x = 837,803,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,803,825.76/32,828.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,520.47

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