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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,791.23, 45,250.79 and 18,451.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,791.23, 45,250.79 and 18,451.35 is: 25,462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,791.23 : 45,250.79 = 18,451.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,791.23/45,250.79 = 18,451.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,791.23x = 45,250.79 × 18,451.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,791.23x = 834,938,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,938,071.81/32,791.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,462.24

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