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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,821.16, 45,294.90 and 18,676.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,821.16, 45,294.90 and 18,676.04 is: 25,773.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,821.16 : 45,294.90 = 18,676.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,821.16/45,294.90 = 18,676.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,821.16x = 45,294.90 × 18,676.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,821.16x = 845,929,364.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,929,364.20/32,821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,773.90

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