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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,829.29, 45,299.42 and 18,488.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,829.29, 45,299.42 and 18,488.37 is: 25,511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,829.29 : 45,299.42 = 18,488.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,829.29/45,299.42 = 18,488.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,829.29x = 45,299.42 × 18,488.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,829.29x = 837,512,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,512,329.70/32,829.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,511.13

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