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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,835.06, 45,301.14 and 18,684.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,835.06, 45,301.14 and 18,684.36 is: 25,778.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,835.06 : 45,301.14 = 18,684.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,835.06/45,301.14 = 18,684.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,835.06x = 45,301.14 × 18,684.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,835.06x = 846,422,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,422,808.17/32,835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,778.02

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