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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,838.17, 45,316.96 and 18,691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,838.17, 45,316.96 and 18,691.92 is: 25,795.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,838.17 : 45,316.96 = 18,691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,838.17/45,316.96 = 18,691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,838.17x = 45,316.96 × 18,691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,838.17x = 847,060,944.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,060,944.23/32,838.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,795.01

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