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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,827.24, 45,298.02 and 18,678.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,827.24, 45,298.02 and 18,678.76 is: 25,774.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,827.24 : 45,298.02 = 18,678.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,827.24/45,298.02 = 18,678.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,827.24x = 45,298.02 × 18,678.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,827.24x = 846,110,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,110,844.06/32,827.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,774.66

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