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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,821.91, 45,295.94 and 18,676.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,821.91, 45,295.94 and 18,676.79 is: 25,774.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,821.91 : 45,295.94 = 18,676.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,821.91/45,295.94 = 18,676.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,821.91x = 45,295.94 × 18,676.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,821.91x = 845,982,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,982,665.85/32,821.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,774.94

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