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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,849.58, 45,325.71 and 18,698.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,849.58, 45,325.71 and 18,698.70 is: 25,800.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,849.58 : 45,325.71 = 18,698.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,849.58/45,325.71 = 18,698.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,849.58x = 45,325.71 × 18,698.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,849.58x = 847,531,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,531,853.58/32,849.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,800.39

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