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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,804.70, 45,267.03 and 18,655.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,804.70, 45,267.03 and 18,655.26 is: 25,742.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,804.70 : 45,267.03 = 18,655.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,804.70/45,267.03 = 18,655.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,804.70x = 45,267.03 × 18,655.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,804.70x = 844,468,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,468,214.08/32,804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,742.29

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