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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,835.58, 45,314.85 and 18,692.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,835.58, 45,314.85 and 18,692.98 is: 25,797.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,835.58 : 45,314.85 = 18,692.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,835.58/45,314.85 = 18,692.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,835.58x = 45,314.85 × 18,692.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,835.58x = 847,069,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,069,584.75/32,835.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,797.31

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