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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,847.92, 45,331.62 and 18,703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,847.92, 45,331.62 and 18,703.76 is: 25,812.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,847.92 : 45,331.62 = 18,703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,847.92/45,331.62 = 18,703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,847.92x = 45,331.62 × 18,703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,847.92x = 847,871,740.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,871,740.89/32,847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,812.04

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