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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,804.68, 45,268.86 and 18,657.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,804.68, 45,268.86 and 18,657.22 is: 25,746.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,804.68 : 45,268.86 = 18,657.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,804.68/45,268.86 = 18,657.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,804.68x = 45,268.86 × 18,657.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,804.68x = 844,591,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,591,080.17/32,804.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,746.05

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