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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,819.42, 45,290.22 and 18,671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,819.42, 45,290.22 and 18,671.96 is: 25,766.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,819.42 : 45,290.22 = 18,671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,819.42/45,290.22 = 18,671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,819.42x = 45,290.22 × 18,671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,819.42x = 845,657,176.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,657,176.23/32,819.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,766.98

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