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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,802.59, 45,263.04 and 18,463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,802.59, 45,263.04 and 18,463.16 is: 25,476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,802.59 : 45,263.04 = 18,463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,802.59/45,263.04 = 18,463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,802.59x = 45,263.04 × 18,463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,802.59x = 835,698,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,698,523.29/32,802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,476.61

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