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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,820.76, 45,292.25 and 18,673.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,820.76, 45,292.25 and 18,673.57 is: 25,769.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,820.76 : 45,292.25 = 18,673.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,820.76/45,292.25 = 18,673.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,820.76x = 45,292.25 × 18,673.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,820.76x = 845,767,681.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,767,681.00/32,820.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,769.29

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