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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,843.79, 45,326.72 and 18,696.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,843.79, 45,326.72 and 18,696.63 is: 25,802.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,843.79 : 45,326.72 = 18,696.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,843.79/45,326.72 = 18,696.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,843.79x = 45,326.72 × 18,696.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,843.79x = 847,456,819.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,456,819.47/32,843.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,802.65

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