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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,942.12, 45,463.94 and 18,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,942.12, 45,463.94 and 18,797 is: 25,942.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,942.12 : 45,463.94 = 18,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,942.12/45,463.94 = 18,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,942.12x = 45,463.94 × 18,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,942.12x = 854,585,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,585,680.18/32,942.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,942.04

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