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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,804.16, 45,258.48 and 18,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,804.16, 45,258.48 and 18,462 is: 25,471.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,804.16 : 45,258.48 = 18,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,804.16/45,258.48 = 18,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,804.16x = 45,258.48 × 18,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,804.16x = 835,562,057.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,562,057.76/32,804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,471.22

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