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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,844.12, 45,313.56 and 18,693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,844.12, 45,313.56 and 18,693.36 is: 25,790.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,844.12 : 45,313.56 = 18,693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,844.12/45,313.56 = 18,693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,844.12x = 45,313.56 × 18,693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,844.12x = 847,062,689.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,062,689.96/32,844.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,790.39

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