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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,847.62, 45,333.34 and 18,698.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,847.62, 45,333.34 and 18,698.18 is: 25,805.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,847.62 : 45,333.34 = 18,698.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,847.62/45,333.34 = 18,698.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,847.62x = 45,333.34 × 18,698.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,847.62x = 847,650,951.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,650,951.32/32,847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,805.55

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