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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,813.84, 45,282.12 and 18,668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,813.84, 45,282.12 and 18,668.72 is: 25,762.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,813.84 : 45,282.12 = 18,668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,813.84/45,282.12 = 18,668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,813.84x = 45,282.12 × 18,668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,813.84x = 845,359,219.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,359,219.29/32,813.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,762.28

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