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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,811.30, 45,275.49 and 18,664.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,811.30, 45,275.49 and 18,664.38 is: 25,754.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,811.30 : 45,275.49 = 18,664.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,811.30/45,275.49 = 18,664.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,811.30x = 45,275.49 × 18,664.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,811.30x = 845,038,950.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,038,950.05/32,811.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,754.51

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