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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,823.13, 45,296.20 and 18,676.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,823.13, 45,296.20 and 18,676.89 is: 25,774.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,823.13 : 45,296.20 = 18,676.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,823.13/45,296.20 = 18,676.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,823.13x = 45,296.20 × 18,676.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,823.13x = 845,992,144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,992,144.82/32,823.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,774.27

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