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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,836.44, 45,315.36 and 18,689.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,836.44, 45,315.36 and 18,689.04 is: 25,791.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,836.44 : 45,315.36 = 18,689.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,836.44/45,315.36 = 18,689.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,836.44x = 45,315.36 × 18,689.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,836.44x = 846,900,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,900,575.65/32,836.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,791.49

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