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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,844.40, 45,327.32 and 18,698.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,844.40, 45,327.32 and 18,698.48 is: 25,805.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,844.40 : 45,327.32 = 18,698.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,844.40/45,327.32 = 18,698.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,844.40x = 45,327.32 × 18,698.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,844.40x = 847,551,986.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,551,986.47/32,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,805.07

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