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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,826.48, 45,304.36 and 18,486.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,826.48, 45,304.36 and 18,486.46 is: 25,513.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,826.48 : 45,304.36 = 18,486.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,826.48/45,304.36 = 18,486.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,826.48x = 45,304.36 × 18,486.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,826.48x = 837,517,238.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,517,238.97/32,826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,513.46

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