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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,849.76, 45,332.72 and 18,702.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,849.76, 45,332.72 and 18,702.61 is: 25,809.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,849.76 : 45,332.72 = 18,702.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,849.76/45,332.72 = 18,702.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,849.76x = 45,332.72 × 18,702.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,849.76x = 847,840,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,840,182.40/32,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,809.63

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