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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,824.23, 45,297.62 and 18,677.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,824.23, 45,297.62 and 18,677.07 is: 25,774.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,824.23 : 45,297.62 = 18,677.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,824.23/45,297.62 = 18,677.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,824.23x = 45,297.62 × 18,677.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,824.23x = 846,026,819.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,026,819.57/32,824.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,774.46

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