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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,804.09, 45,265.11 and 18,464.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,804.09, 45,265.11 and 18,464.66 is: 25,478.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,804.09 : 45,265.11 = 18,464.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,804.09/45,265.11 = 18,464.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,804.09x = 45,265.11 × 18,464.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,804.09x = 835,804,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,804,639.69/32,804.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,478.68

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