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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,832.19, 45,309.56 and 18,684.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,832.19, 45,309.56 and 18,684.73 is: 25,785.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,832.19 : 45,309.56 = 18,684.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,832.19/45,309.56 = 18,684.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,832.19x = 45,309.56 × 18,684.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,832.19x = 846,596,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,596,801.60/32,832.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,785.57

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