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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,838.58, 45,318.99 and 18,695.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,838.58, 45,318.99 and 18,695.98 is: 25,801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,838.58 : 45,318.99 = 18,695.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,838.58/45,318.99 = 18,695.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,838.58x = 45,318.99 × 18,695.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,838.58x = 847,282,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,282,930.66/32,838.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,801.45

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