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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,805.38, 45,273.93 and 18,657.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,805.38, 45,273.93 and 18,657.38 is: 25,748.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,805.38 : 45,273.93 = 18,657.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,805.38/45,273.93 = 18,657.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,805.38x = 45,273.93 × 18,657.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,805.38x = 844,692,916.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,692,916.10/32,805.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,748.61

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