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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,821.44, 45,292.96 and 18,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,821.44, 45,292.96 and 18,673.96 is: 25,769.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,821.44 : 45,292.96 = 18,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,821.44/45,292.96 = 18,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,821.44x = 45,292.96 × 18,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,821.44x = 845,798,923.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,798,923.32/32,821.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,769.71

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