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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,804.40, 45,267.48 and 18,654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,804.40, 45,267.48 and 18,654.24 is: 25,741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,804.40 : 45,267.48 = 18,654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,804.40/45,267.48 = 18,654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,804.40x = 45,267.48 × 18,654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,804.40x = 844,430,436.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,430,436.12/32,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,741.38

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