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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,843.08, 45,316.74 and 18,692.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,843.08, 45,316.74 and 18,692.20 is: 25,791.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,843.08 : 45,316.74 = 18,692.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,843.08/45,316.74 = 18,692.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,843.08x = 45,316.74 × 18,692.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,843.08x = 847,069,567.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,069,567.43/32,843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,791.42

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