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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,829.71, 45,306.95 and 18,682.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,829.71, 45,306.95 and 18,682.65 is: 25,783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,829.71 : 45,306.95 = 18,682.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,829.71/45,306.95 = 18,682.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,829.71x = 45,306.95 × 18,682.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,829.71x = 846,453,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,453,796.00/32,829.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,783.17

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