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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,801.58, 45,258.40 and 18,662.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,801.58, 45,258.40 and 18,662.22 is: 25,749.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,801.58 : 45,258.40 = 18,662.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,801.58/45,258.40 = 18,662.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,801.58x = 45,258.40 × 18,662.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,801.58x = 844,622,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,622,217.65/32,801.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,749.44

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