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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,829.08, 45,298.86 and 18,682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,829.08, 45,298.86 and 18,682.16 is: 25,778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,829.08 : 45,298.86 = 18,682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,829.08/45,298.86 = 18,682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,829.08x = 45,298.86 × 18,682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,829.08x = 846,280,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,280,550.34/32,829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,778.38

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