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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,834.72, 45,307.68 and 18,492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,834.72, 45,307.68 and 18,492.80 is: 25,517.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,834.72 : 45,307.68 = 18,492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,834.72/45,307.68 = 18,492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,834.72x = 45,307.68 × 18,492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,834.72x = 837,865,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,865,864.70/32,834.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,517.68

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