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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,846.43, 45,328.11 and 18,699.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,846.43, 45,328.11 and 18,699.25 is: 25,804.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,846.43 : 45,328.11 = 18,699.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,846.43/45,328.11 = 18,699.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,846.43x = 45,328.11 × 18,699.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,846.43x = 847,601,660.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,601,660.92/32,846.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,804.99

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