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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,826.06, 45,288.72 and 18,675.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,826.06, 45,288.72 and 18,675.36 is: 25,765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,826.06 : 45,288.72 = 18,675.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,826.06/45,288.72 = 18,675.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,826.06x = 45,288.72 × 18,675.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,826.06x = 845,783,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,783,149.94/32,826.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,765.60

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