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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,811.80, 45,268.94 and 18,469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,811.80, 45,268.94 and 18,469.32 is: 25,481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,811.80 : 45,268.94 = 18,469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,811.80/45,268.94 = 18,469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,811.80x = 45,268.94 × 18,469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,811.80x = 836,086,446.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,086,446.57/32,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,481.28

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