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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,824.53, 45,292.94 and 18,482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,824.53, 45,292.94 and 18,482.28 is: 25,502.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,824.53 : 45,292.94 = 18,482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,824.53/45,292.94 = 18,482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,824.53x = 45,292.94 × 18,482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,824.53x = 837,116,706.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,116,706.69/32,824.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,502.78

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