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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,801.52, 45,269.92 and 18,656.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,801.52, 45,269.92 and 18,656.48 is: 25,748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,801.52 : 45,269.92 = 18,656.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,801.52/45,269.92 = 18,656.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,801.52x = 45,269.92 × 18,656.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,801.52x = 844,577,357.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,577,357.08/32,801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,748.12

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