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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,802.33, 45,267.36 and 18,654.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,802.33, 45,267.36 and 18,654.87 is: 25,743.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,802.33 : 45,267.36 = 18,654.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,802.33/45,267.36 = 18,654.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,802.33x = 45,267.36 × 18,654.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,802.33x = 844,456,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,456,716.04/32,802.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,743.80

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