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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,846.14, 45,327.72 and 18,698.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,846.14, 45,327.72 and 18,698.99 is: 25,804.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,846.14 : 45,327.72 = 18,698.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,846.14/45,327.72 = 18,698.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,846.14x = 45,327.72 × 18,698.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,846.14x = 847,582,426.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,582,426.49/32,846.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,804.63

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