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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,832.06, 45,297 and 18,681.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,832.06, 45,297 and 18,681.36 is: 25,773.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,832.06 : 45,297 = 18,681.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,832.06/45,297 = 18,681.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,832.06x = 45,297 × 18,681.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,832.06x = 846,209,563.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,209,563.92/32,832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,773.88

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