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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,818.59, 45,283.68 and 18,476.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,818.59, 45,283.68 and 18,476.19 is: 25,493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,818.59 : 45,283.68 = 18,476.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,818.59/45,283.68 = 18,476.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,818.59x = 45,283.68 × 18,476.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,818.59x = 836,669,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,669,875.58/32,818.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.78

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