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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,843.88, 45,324.36 and 18,696.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,843.88, 45,324.36 and 18,696.42 is: 25,800.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,843.88 : 45,324.36 = 18,696.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,843.88/45,324.36 = 18,696.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,843.88x = 45,324.36 × 18,696.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,843.88x = 847,403,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,403,270.79/32,843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,800.95

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