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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,791.33, 45,245.69 and 18,449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,791.33, 45,245.69 and 18,449.24 is: 25,456.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,791.33 : 45,245.69 = 18,449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,791.33/45,245.69 = 18,449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,791.33x = 45,245.69 × 18,449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,791.33x = 834,748,726.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,748,726.25/32,791.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,456.38

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