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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,823.38, 45,294.69 and 18,674.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,823.38, 45,294.69 and 18,674.90 is: 25,770.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,823.38 : 45,294.69 = 18,674.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,823.38/45,294.69 = 18,674.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,823.38x = 45,294.69 × 18,674.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,823.38x = 845,873,806.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,873,806.28/32,823.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,770.47

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