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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,810.42, 45,277.80 and 18,662.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,810.42, 45,277.80 and 18,662.96 is: 25,754.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,810.42 : 45,277.80 = 18,662.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,810.42/45,277.80 = 18,662.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,810.42x = 45,277.80 × 18,662.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,810.42x = 845,017,770.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,017,770.29/32,810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,754.56

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