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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,849.70, 45,331.92 and 18,702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,849.70, 45,331.92 and 18,702.24 is: 25,808.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,849.70 : 45,331.92 = 18,702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,849.70/45,331.92 = 18,702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,849.70x = 45,331.92 × 18,702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,849.70x = 847,808,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,808,447.50/32,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,808.71

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