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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,834.42, 45,312.99 and 18,690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,834.42, 45,312.99 and 18,690.20 is: 25,793.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,834.42 : 45,312.99 = 18,690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,834.42/45,312.99 = 18,690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,834.42x = 45,312.99 × 18,690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,834.42x = 846,908,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,908,845.70/32,834.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,793.32

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