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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,982.17, 45,516.26 and 18,834.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,982.17, 45,516.26 and 18,834.71 is: 25,992.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,982.17 : 45,516.26 = 18,834.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,982.17/45,516.26 = 18,834.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,982.17x = 45,516.26 × 18,834.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,982.17x = 857,285,376.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,285,376.89/32,982.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,992.39

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