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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,846.19, 45,327.87 and 18,506.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,846.19, 45,327.87 and 18,506.18 is: 25,538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,846.19 : 45,327.87 = 18,506.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,846.19/45,327.87 = 18,506.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,846.19x = 45,327.87 × 18,506.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,846.19x = 838,845,494.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,845,494.60/32,846.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,538.59

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