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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,825.23, 45,299 and 18,678.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,825.23, 45,299 and 18,678.07 is: 25,775.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,825.23 : 45,299 = 18,678.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,825.23/45,299 = 18,678.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,825.23x = 45,299 × 18,678.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,825.23x = 846,097,892.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,097,892.93/32,825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,775.84

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