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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,942.98, 45,462 and 18,600.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,942.98, 45,462 and 18,600.13 is: 25,668.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,942.98 : 45,462 = 18,600.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,942.98/45,462 = 18,600.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,942.98x = 45,462 × 18,600.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,942.98x = 845,599,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,599,110.06/32,942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,668.57

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