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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,820.58, 45,292.53 and 18,673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,820.58, 45,292.53 and 18,673.12 is: 25,768.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,820.58 : 45,292.53 = 18,673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,820.58/45,292.53 = 18,673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,820.58x = 45,292.53 × 18,673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,820.58x = 845,752,847.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,752,847.79/32,820.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,768.98

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