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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,806.96, 45,269.04 and 18,658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,806.96, 45,269.04 and 18,658.24 is: 25,745.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,806.96 : 45,269.04 = 18,658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,806.96/45,269.04 = 18,658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,806.96x = 45,269.04 × 18,658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,806.96x = 844,640,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,640,612.89/32,806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,745.78

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