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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,809.38, 45,272.88 and 18,467.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,809.38, 45,272.88 and 18,467.46 is: 25,482.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,809.38 : 45,272.88 = 18,467.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,809.38/45,272.88 = 18,467.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,809.38x = 45,272.88 × 18,467.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,809.38x = 836,075,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,075,100.48/32,809.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,482.81

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