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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,841.91, 45,321.88 and 18,694.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,841.91, 45,321.88 and 18,694.75 is: 25,798.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,841.91 : 45,321.88 = 18,694.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,841.91/45,321.88 = 18,694.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,841.91x = 45,321.88 × 18,694.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,841.91x = 847,281,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,281,216.13/32,841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,798.78

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