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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,844.62, 45,329.19 and 18,695.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,844.62, 45,329.19 and 18,695.18 is: 25,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,844.62 : 45,329.19 = 18,695.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,844.62/45,329.19 = 18,695.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,844.62x = 45,329.19 × 18,695.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,844.62x = 847,437,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,437,366.30/32,844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,801.41

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