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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,822.94, 45,295.03 and 18,675.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,822.94, 45,295.03 and 18,675.46 is: 25,771.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,822.94 : 45,295.03 = 18,675.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,822.94/45,295.03 = 18,675.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,822.94x = 45,295.03 × 18,675.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,822.94x = 845,905,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,905,520.96/32,822.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,771.78

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