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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,803.32, 45,269.58 and 18,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,803.32, 45,269.58 and 18,658.20 is: 25,748.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,803.32 : 45,269.58 = 18,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,803.32/45,269.58 = 18,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,803.32x = 45,269.58 × 18,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,803.32x = 844,648,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,648,877.56/32,803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,748.88

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