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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,805.96, 45,267.66 and 18,657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,805.96, 45,267.66 and 18,657.24 is: 25,744.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,805.96 : 45,267.66 = 18,657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,805.96/45,267.66 = 18,657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,805.96x = 45,267.66 × 18,657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,805.96x = 844,569,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,569,596.86/32,805.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,744.40

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