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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,849.62, 45,336.09 and 18,700.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,849.62, 45,336.09 and 18,700.18 is: 25,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,849.62 : 45,336.09 = 18,700.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,849.62/45,336.09 = 18,700.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,849.62x = 45,336.09 × 18,700.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,849.62x = 847,793,043.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,793,043.50/32,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,808.31

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