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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,908.64, 45,412.80 and 18,766.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,908.64, 45,412.80 and 18,766.04 is: 25,896.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,908.64 : 45,412.80 = 18,766.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,908.64/45,412.80 = 18,766.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,908.64x = 45,412.80 × 18,766.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,908.64x = 852,218,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,218,421.31/32,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,896.49

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