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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,829.58, 45,299.55 and 18,682.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,829.58, 45,299.55 and 18,682.66 is: 25,779.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,829.58 : 45,299.55 = 18,682.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,829.58/45,299.55 = 18,682.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,829.58x = 45,299.55 × 18,682.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,829.58x = 846,316,090.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,316,090.80/32,829.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,779.07

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