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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,822.37, 45,294.84 and 18,675.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,822.37, 45,294.84 and 18,675.27 is: 25,771.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,822.37 : 45,294.84 = 18,675.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,822.37/45,294.84 = 18,675.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,822.37x = 45,294.84 × 18,675.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,822.37x = 845,893,366.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,893,366.61/32,822.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,771.86

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