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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,815.44, 45,293.40 and 18,676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,815.44, 45,293.40 and 18,676.44 is: 25,778.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,815.44 : 45,293.40 = 18,676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,815.44/45,293.40 = 18,676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,815.44x = 45,293.40 × 18,676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,815.44x = 845,919,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,919,467.50/32,815.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,778.09

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