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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,806.52, 45,276.62 and 18,466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,806.52, 45,276.62 and 18,466.79 is: 25,486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,806.52 : 45,276.62 = 18,466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,806.52/45,276.62 = 18,466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,806.52x = 45,276.62 × 18,466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,806.52x = 836,113,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,113,514.73/32,806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,486.20

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