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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,785.94, 45,244.53 and 18,445.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,785.94, 45,244.53 and 18,445.79 is: 25,455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,785.94 : 45,244.53 = 18,445.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,785.94/45,244.53 = 18,445.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,785.94x = 45,244.53 × 18,445.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,785.94x = 834,571,212.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,571,212.14/32,785.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,455.15

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