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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,848.76, 45,331.34 and 18,701.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,848.76, 45,331.34 and 18,701.61 is: 25,808.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,848.76 : 45,331.34 = 18,701.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,848.76/45,331.34 = 18,701.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,848.76x = 45,331.34 × 18,701.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,848.76x = 847,768,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,768,947.95/32,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,808.25

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