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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,826.76, 45,301.96 and 18,680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,826.76, 45,301.96 and 18,680.52 is: 25,779.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,826.76 : 45,301.96 = 18,680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,826.76/45,301.96 = 18,680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,826.76x = 45,301.96 × 18,680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,826.76x = 846,264,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,264,169.82/32,826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,779.70

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