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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,834.08, 45,315.52 and 18,688.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,834.08, 45,315.52 and 18,688.24 is: 25,792.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,834.08 : 45,315.52 = 18,688.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,834.08/45,315.52 = 18,688.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,834.08x = 45,315.52 × 18,688.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,834.08x = 846,867,313.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,867,313.48/32,834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,792.33

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