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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,821.26, 45,294.38 and 18,675.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,821.26, 45,294.38 and 18,675.01 is: 25,772.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,821.26 : 45,294.38 = 18,675.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,821.26/45,294.38 = 18,675.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,821.26x = 45,294.38 × 18,675.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,821.26x = 845,872,906.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,872,906.07/32,821.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,772.11

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