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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,836.58, 45,316.23 and 18,693.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,836.58, 45,316.23 and 18,693.98 is: 25,798.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,836.58 : 45,316.23 = 18,693.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,836.58/45,316.23 = 18,693.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,836.58x = 45,316.23 × 18,693.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,836.58x = 847,140,697.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,140,697.30/32,836.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,798.69

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