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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,823.23, 45,296.24 and 18,676.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,823.23, 45,296.24 and 18,676.07 is: 25,773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,823.23 : 45,296.24 = 18,676.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,823.23/45,296.24 = 18,676.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,823.23x = 45,296.24 × 18,676.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,823.23x = 845,955,598.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,955,598.98/32,823.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,773.08

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