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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,838.41, 45,317.05 and 18,691.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,838.41, 45,317.05 and 18,691.25 is: 25,793.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,838.41 : 45,317.05 = 18,691.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,838.41/45,317.05 = 18,691.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,838.41x = 45,317.05 × 18,691.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,838.41x = 847,032,310.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,032,310.81/32,838.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,793.95

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