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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,813.26, 45,281.88 and 18,666.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,813.26, 45,281.88 and 18,666.07 is: 25,758.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,813.26 : 45,281.88 = 18,666.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,813.26/45,281.88 = 18,666.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,813.26x = 45,281.88 × 18,666.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,813.26x = 845,234,628.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,234,628.61/32,813.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,758.94

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