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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,828.53, 45,302.59 and 18,292.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,828.53, 45,302.59 and 18,292.61 is: 25,243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,828.53 : 45,302.59 = 18,292.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,828.53/45,302.59 = 18,292.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,828.53x = 45,302.59 × 18,292.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,828.53x = 828,702,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,702,610.86/32,828.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,243.37

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