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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,834.44, 45,310.92 and 18,686.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,834.44, 45,310.92 and 18,686.96 is: 25,787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,834.44 : 45,310.92 = 18,686.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,834.44/45,310.92 = 18,686.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,834.44x = 45,310.92 × 18,686.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,834.44x = 846,723,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,723,349.60/32,834.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,787.66

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