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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,923.23, 45,422.62 and 18,581.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,923.23, 45,422.62 and 18,581.30 is: 25,635.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,923.23 : 45,422.62 = 18,581.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,923.23/45,422.62 = 18,581.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,923.23x = 45,422.62 × 18,581.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,923.23x = 844,011,330.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,011,330.29/32,923.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,635.74

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