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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,838.21, 45,319.04 and 18,691.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,838.21, 45,319.04 and 18,691.06 is: 25,794.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,838.21 : 45,319.04 = 18,691.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,838.21/45,319.04 = 18,691.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,838.21x = 45,319.04 × 18,691.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,838.21x = 847,060,895.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,060,895.78/32,838.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,794.98

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