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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,803.96, 45,264.90 and 18,655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,803.96, 45,264.90 and 18,655.24 is: 25,741.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,803.96 : 45,264.90 = 18,655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,803.96/45,264.90 = 18,655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,803.96x = 45,264.90 × 18,655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,803.96x = 844,427,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,427,573.08/32,803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,741.64

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