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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,819.87, 45,291.94 and 18,672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,819.87, 45,291.94 and 18,672.62 is: 25,768.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,819.87 : 45,291.94 = 18,672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,819.87/45,291.94 = 18,672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,819.87x = 45,291.94 × 18,672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,819.87x = 845,718,911.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,718,911.54/32,819.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,768.50

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