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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,806.20, 45,269.10 and 18,656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,806.20, 45,269.10 and 18,656.76 is: 25,744.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,806.20 : 45,269.10 = 18,656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,806.20/45,269.10 = 18,656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,806.20x = 45,269.10 × 18,656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,806.20x = 844,574,734.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,574,734.12/32,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,744.36

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