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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,839.22, 45,313.89 and 18,497.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,839.22, 45,313.89 and 18,497.30 is: 25,523.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,839.22 : 45,313.89 = 18,497.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,839.22/45,313.89 = 18,497.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,839.22x = 45,313.89 × 18,497.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,839.22x = 838,184,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,184,617.50/32,839.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,523.89

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