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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,827.01, 45,302.36 and 18,680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,827.01, 45,302.36 and 18,680.76 is: 25,780.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,827.01 : 45,302.36 = 18,680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,827.01/45,302.36 = 18,680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,827.01x = 45,302.36 × 18,680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,827.01x = 846,282,421.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,282,421.19/32,827.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,780.07

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