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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,823.83, 45,297.02 and 18,676.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,823.83, 45,297.02 and 18,676.37 is: 25,773.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,823.83 : 45,297.02 = 18,676.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,823.83/45,297.02 = 18,676.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,823.83x = 45,297.02 × 18,676.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,823.83x = 845,983,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,983,905.42/32,823.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,773.47

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