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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,802.96, 45,263.52 and 18,654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,802.96, 45,263.52 and 18,654.24 is: 25,740.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,802.96 : 45,263.52 = 18,654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,802.96/45,263.52 = 18,654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,802.96x = 45,263.52 × 18,654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,802.96x = 844,356,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,356,565.32/32,802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,740.26

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