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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,803.36, 45,268.64 and 18,656.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,803.36, 45,268.64 and 18,656.16 is: 25,745.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,803.36 : 45,268.64 = 18,656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,803.36/45,268.64 = 18,656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,803.36x = 45,268.64 × 18,656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,803.36x = 844,538,990.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,538,990.82/32,803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,745.50

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