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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,821.58, 45,293.91 and 18,674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,821.58, 45,293.91 and 18,674.12 is: 25,770.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,821.58 : 45,293.91 = 18,674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,821.58/45,293.91 = 18,674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,821.58x = 45,293.91 × 18,674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,821.58x = 845,823,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,823,910.61/32,821.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,770.36

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