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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,844.57, 45,325.56 and 18,697.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,844.57, 45,325.56 and 18,697.41 is: 25,802.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,844.57 : 45,325.56 = 18,697.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,844.57/45,325.56 = 18,697.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,844.57x = 45,325.56 × 18,697.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,844.57x = 847,470,578.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,470,578.80/32,844.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,802.46

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