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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,810.40, 45,280.80 and 18,663.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,810.40, 45,280.80 and 18,663.84 is: 25,757.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,810.40 : 45,280.80 = 18,663.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,810.40/45,280.80 = 18,663.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,810.40x = 45,280.80 × 18,663.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,810.40x = 845,113,606.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,113,606.27/32,810.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,757.49

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