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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,810.38, 45,277.52 and 18,662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,810.38, 45,277.52 and 18,662.32 is: 25,753.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,810.38 : 45,277.52 = 18,662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,810.38/45,277.52 = 18,662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,810.38x = 45,277.52 × 18,662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,810.38x = 844,983,567.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,983,567.05/32,810.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,753.54

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