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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,844.76, 45,314.50 and 18,502.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,844.76, 45,314.50 and 18,502.36 is: 25,526.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,844.76 : 45,314.50 = 18,502.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,844.76/45,314.50 = 18,502.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,844.76x = 45,314.50 × 18,502.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,844.76x = 838,425,192.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,425,192.22/32,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,526.91

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