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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,825.42, 45,298.50 and 18,677.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,825.42, 45,298.50 and 18,677.96 is: 25,775.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,825.42 : 45,298.50 = 18,677.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,825.42/45,298.50 = 18,677.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,825.42x = 45,298.50 × 18,677.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,825.42x = 846,083,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,083,571.06/32,825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,775.26

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