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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,847.41, 45,326.70 and 18,502.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,847.41, 45,326.70 and 18,502.67 is: 25,532.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,847.41 : 45,326.70 = 18,502.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,847.41/45,326.70 = 18,502.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,847.41x = 45,326.70 × 18,502.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,847.41x = 838,664,745.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,664,745.66/32,847.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,532.15

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