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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,788.15, 45,247.13 and 18,446.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,788.15, 45,247.13 and 18,446.89 is: 25,456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,788.15 : 45,247.13 = 18,446.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,788.15/45,247.13 = 18,446.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,788.15x = 45,247.13 × 18,446.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,788.15x = 834,668,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,668,511.46/32,788.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,456.41

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