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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,843.57, 45,324.18 and 18,696.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,843.57, 45,324.18 and 18,696.41 is: 25,801.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,843.57 : 45,324.18 = 18,696.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,843.57/45,324.18 = 18,696.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,843.57x = 45,324.18 × 18,696.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,843.57x = 847,399,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,399,452.19/32,843.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,801.08

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