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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,822.47, 45,295.23 and 18,675.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,822.47, 45,295.23 and 18,675.31 is: 25,772.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,822.47 : 45,295.23 = 18,675.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,822.47/45,295.23 = 18,675.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,822.47x = 45,295.23 × 18,675.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,822.47x = 845,902,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,902,461.77/32,822.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,772.05

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