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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,837.58, 45,317.61 and 18,694.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,837.58, 45,317.61 and 18,694.98 is: 25,800.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,837.58 : 45,317.61 = 18,694.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,837.58/45,317.61 = 18,694.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,837.58x = 45,317.61 × 18,694.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,837.58x = 847,211,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,211,812.60/32,837.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,800.07

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