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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,840.79, 45,320.34 and 18,693.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,840.79, 45,320.34 and 18,693.63 is: 25,797.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,840.79 : 45,320.34 = 18,693.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,840.79/45,320.34 = 18,693.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,840.79x = 45,320.34 × 18,693.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,840.79x = 847,201,347.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,201,347.36/32,840.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,797.23

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