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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,849.42, 45,329.56 and 18,508.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,849.42, 45,329.56 and 18,508.64 is: 25,540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,849.42 : 45,329.56 = 18,508.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,849.42/45,329.56 = 18,508.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,849.42x = 45,329.56 × 18,508.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,849.42x = 838,988,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,988,234.48/32,849.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,540.43

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