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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,824.09, 45,297.44 and 18,676.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,824.09, 45,297.44 and 18,676.94 is: 25,774.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,824.09 : 45,297.44 = 18,676.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,824.09/45,297.44 = 18,676.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,824.09x = 45,297.44 × 18,676.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,824.09x = 846,017,569.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,017,569.03/32,824.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,774.29

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