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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,816.44, 45,286.08 and 18,668.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,816.44, 45,286.08 and 18,668.96 is: 25,762.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,816.44 : 45,286.08 = 18,668.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,816.44/45,286.08 = 18,668.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,816.44x = 45,286.08 × 18,668.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,816.44x = 845,444,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,444,016.08/32,816.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,762.82

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