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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,837.68, 45,312.73 and 18,497.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,837.68, 45,312.73 and 18,497.11 is: 25,524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,837.68 : 45,312.73 = 18,497.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,837.68/45,312.73 = 18,497.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,837.68x = 45,312.73 × 18,497.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,837.68x = 838,154,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,154,514.36/32,837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,524.17

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