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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,823.42, 45,295.74 and 18,675.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,823.42, 45,295.74 and 18,675.96 is: 25,772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,823.42 : 45,295.74 = 18,675.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,823.42/45,295.74 = 18,675.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,823.42x = 45,295.74 × 18,675.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,823.42x = 845,941,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,941,428.41/32,823.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,772.50

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