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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,816.66, 45,282.11 and 18,474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,816.66, 45,282.11 and 18,474.39 is: 25,491.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,816.66 : 45,282.11 = 18,474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,816.66/45,282.11 = 18,474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,816.66x = 45,282.11 × 18,474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,816.66x = 836,559,267.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,559,267.79/32,816.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,491.91

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