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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,804.96, 45,266.28 and 18,656.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,804.96, 45,266.28 and 18,656.24 is: 25,743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,804.96 : 45,266.28 = 18,656.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,804.96/45,266.28 = 18,656.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,804.96x = 45,266.28 × 18,656.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,804.96x = 844,498,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,498,583.59/32,804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,743.02

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