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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,806.25, 45,274.10 and 18,471.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,806.25, 45,274.10 and 18,471.01 is: 25,490.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,806.25 : 45,274.10 = 18,471.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,806.25/45,274.10 = 18,471.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,806.25x = 45,274.10 × 18,471.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,806.25x = 836,258,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,258,490.40/32,806.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,490.83

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