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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,825.28, 45,299.16 and 18,679.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,825.28, 45,299.16 and 18,679.05 is: 25,777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,825.28 : 45,299.16 = 18,679.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,825.28/45,299.16 = 18,679.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,825.28x = 45,299.16 × 18,679.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,825.28x = 846,145,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,145,274.60/32,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,777.24

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