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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,830.08, 45,309.96 and 18,684.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,830.08, 45,309.96 and 18,684.24 is: 25,786.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,830.08 : 45,309.96 = 18,684.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,830.08/45,309.96 = 18,684.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,830.08x = 45,309.96 × 18,684.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,830.08x = 846,582,167.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,582,167.03/32,830.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,786.78

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