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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,812.44, 45,280.56 and 18,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,812.44, 45,280.56 and 18,664.96 is: 25,757.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,812.44 : 45,280.56 = 18,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,812.44/45,280.56 = 18,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,812.44x = 45,280.56 × 18,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,812.44x = 845,159,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,159,841.18/32,812.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,757.30

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