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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,904.23, 45,408.90 and 18,563.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,904.23, 45,408.90 and 18,563.78 is: 25,618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,904.23 : 45,408.90 = 18,563.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,904.23/45,408.90 = 18,563.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,904.23x = 45,408.90 × 18,563.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,904.23x = 842,961,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,961,012.78/32,904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,618.63

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