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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,808.23, 45,276.83 and 18,472.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,808.23, 45,276.83 and 18,472.99 is: 25,493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,808.23 : 45,276.83 = 18,472.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,808.23/45,276.83 = 18,472.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,808.23x = 45,276.83 × 18,472.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,808.23x = 836,398,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,398,222.26/32,808.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.55

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