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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,791.48, 45,251.80 and 18,450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,791.48, 45,251.80 and 18,450.24 is: 25,461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,791.48 : 45,251.80 = 18,450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,791.48/45,251.80 = 18,450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,791.48x = 45,251.80 × 18,450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,791.48x = 834,906,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,906,570.43/32,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,461.08

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