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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,839.67, 45,319.03 and 18,693.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,839.67, 45,319.03 and 18,693.42 is: 25,797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,839.67 : 45,319.03 = 18,693.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,839.67/45,319.03 = 18,693.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,839.67x = 45,319.03 × 18,693.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,839.67x = 847,167,661.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,167,661.78/32,839.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,797.08

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