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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,845.06, 45,323.60 and 18,504.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,845.06, 45,323.60 and 18,504.26 is: 25,534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,845.06 : 45,323.60 = 18,504.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,845.06/45,323.60 = 18,504.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,845.06x = 45,323.60 × 18,504.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,845.06x = 838,679,678.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,679,678.54/32,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,534.42

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