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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,843.93, 45,324.66 and 18,696.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,843.93, 45,324.66 and 18,696.75 is: 25,801.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,843.93 : 45,324.66 = 18,696.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,843.93/45,324.66 = 18,696.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,843.93x = 45,324.66 × 18,696.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,843.93x = 847,423,836.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,423,836.86/32,843.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,801.54

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