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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,806.35, 45,276.75 and 18,471.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,806.35, 45,276.75 and 18,471.56 is: 25,492.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,806.35 : 45,276.75 = 18,471.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,806.35/45,276.75 = 18,471.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,806.35x = 45,276.75 × 18,471.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,806.35x = 836,331,977.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,331,977.85/32,806.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,492.99

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