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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,791.24, 45,239.70 and 18,633.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,791.24, 45,239.70 and 18,633.16 is: 25,706.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,791.24 : 45,239.70 = 18,633.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,791.24/45,239.70 = 18,633.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,791.24x = 45,239.70 × 18,633.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,791.24x = 842,958,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,958,568.45/32,791.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,706.82

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