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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,838.87, 45,317.98 and 18,692.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,838.87, 45,317.98 and 18,692.62 is: 25,796.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,838.87 : 45,317.98 = 18,692.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,838.87/45,317.98 = 18,692.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,838.87x = 45,317.98 × 18,692.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,838.87x = 847,111,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,111,944.29/32,838.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,796.02

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