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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,801.10, 45,261.78 and 18,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,801.10, 45,261.78 and 18,458.16 is: 25,470.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,801.10 : 45,261.78 = 18,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,801.10/45,261.78 = 18,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,801.10x = 45,261.78 × 18,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,801.10x = 835,449,177.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,449,177.12/32,801.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,470.16

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