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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,845.42, 45,326.72 and 18,698.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,845.42, 45,326.72 and 18,698.26 is: 25,803.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,845.42 : 45,326.72 = 18,698.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,845.42/45,326.72 = 18,698.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,845.42x = 45,326.72 × 18,698.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,845.42x = 847,530,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,530,795.51/32,845.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,803.62

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