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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,806.68, 45,272.96 and 18,659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,806.68, 45,272.96 and 18,659.52 is: 25,749.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,806.68 : 45,272.96 = 18,659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,806.68/45,272.96 = 18,659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,806.68x = 45,272.96 × 18,659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,806.68x = 844,771,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,771,702.58/32,806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,749.99

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