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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,984.19, 45,514.44 and 18,642.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,984.19, 45,514.44 and 18,642.33 is: 25,724.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,984.19 : 45,514.44 = 18,642.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,984.19/45,514.44 = 18,642.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,984.19x = 45,514.44 × 18,642.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,984.19x = 848,495,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,495,210.25/32,984.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,724.30

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