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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,808.78, 45,271.24 and 18,466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,808.78, 45,271.24 and 18,466.52 is: 25,481.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,808.78 : 45,271.24 = 18,466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,808.78/45,271.24 = 18,466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,808.78x = 45,271.24 × 18,466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,808.78x = 836,001,986.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,001,986.36/32,808.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,481.04

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