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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,818.92, 45,289.53 and 18,671.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,818.92, 45,289.53 and 18,671.46 is: 25,766.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,818.92 : 45,289.53 = 18,671.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,818.92/45,289.53 = 18,671.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,818.92x = 45,289.53 × 18,671.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,818.92x = 845,621,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,621,647.81/32,818.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,766.29

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