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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,805.88, 45,271.30 and 18,657.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,805.88, 45,271.30 and 18,657.82 is: 25,747.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,805.88 : 45,271.30 = 18,657.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,805.88/45,271.30 = 18,657.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,805.88x = 45,271.30 × 18,657.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,805.88x = 844,663,766.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,663,766.57/32,805.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,747.33

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