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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,809.50, 45,278.73 and 18,663.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,809.50, 45,278.73 and 18,663.66 is: 25,756.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,809.50 : 45,278.73 = 18,663.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,809.50/45,278.73 = 18,663.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,809.50x = 45,278.73 × 18,663.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,809.50x = 845,066,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,066,821.95/32,809.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,756.77

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