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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,844.69, 45,325.80 and 18,504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,844.69, 45,325.80 and 18,504.68 is: 25,536.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,844.69 : 45,325.80 = 18,504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,844.69/45,325.80 = 18,504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,844.69x = 45,325.80 × 18,504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,844.69x = 838,739,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,739,198.12/32,844.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,536.52

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