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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,844.67, 45,325.69 and 18,697.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,844.67, 45,325.69 and 18,697.50 is: 25,802.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,844.67 : 45,325.69 = 18,697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,844.67/45,325.69 = 18,697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,844.67x = 45,325.69 × 18,697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,844.67x = 847,477,042.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,477,042.03/32,844.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,802.58

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