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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,819.16, 45,292.14 and 18,674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,819.16, 45,292.14 and 18,674.04 is: 25,771.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,819.16 : 45,292.14 = 18,674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,819.16/45,292.14 = 18,674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,819.16x = 45,292.14 × 18,674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,819.16x = 845,787,234.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,787,234.05/32,819.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,771.14

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