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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,837.21, 45,317.66 and 18,690.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,837.21, 45,317.66 and 18,690.06 is: 25,793.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,837.21 : 45,317.66 = 18,690.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,837.21/45,317.66 = 18,690.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,837.21x = 45,317.66 × 18,690.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,837.21x = 846,989,711.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,989,711.17/32,837.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,793.59

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