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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,845.43, 45,326.73 and 18,698.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,845.43, 45,326.73 and 18,698.25 is: 25,803.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,845.43 : 45,326.73 = 18,698.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,845.43/45,326.73 = 18,698.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,845.43x = 45,326.73 × 18,698.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,845.43x = 847,530,529.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,530,529.22/32,845.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,803.61

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