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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,800.06, 45,268.23 and 18,460.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,800.06, 45,268.23 and 18,460.63 is: 25,478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,800.06 : 45,268.23 = 18,460.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,800.06/45,268.23 = 18,460.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,800.06x = 45,268.23 × 18,460.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,800.06x = 835,680,044.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,680,044.78/32,800.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,478.00

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