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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,814.96, 45,280.08 and 18,666.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,814.96, 45,280.08 and 18,666.24 is: 25,756.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,814.96 : 45,280.08 = 18,666.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,814.96/45,280.08 = 18,666.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,814.96x = 45,280.08 × 18,666.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,814.96x = 845,208,840.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,208,840.50/32,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,756.81

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