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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,808.54, 45,277.26 and 18,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,808.54, 45,277.26 and 18,473.30 is: 25,493.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,808.54 : 45,277.26 = 18,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,808.54/45,277.26 = 18,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,808.54x = 45,277.26 × 18,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,808.54x = 836,420,281.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,420,281.29/32,808.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.98

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