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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,801.28, 45,257.74 and 18,458.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,801.28, 45,257.74 and 18,458.34 is: 25,467.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,801.28 : 45,257.74 = 18,458.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,801.28/45,257.74 = 18,458.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,801.28x = 45,257.74 × 18,458.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,801.28x = 835,382,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,382,752.55/32,801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,467.99

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