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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,840.41, 45,319.81 and 18,693.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,840.41, 45,319.81 and 18,693.25 is: 25,796.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,840.41 : 45,319.81 = 18,693.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,840.41/45,319.81 = 18,693.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,840.41x = 45,319.81 × 18,693.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,840.41x = 847,174,538.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,174,538.28/32,840.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,796.71

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