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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,791.96, 45,248.34 and 18,643.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,791.96, 45,248.34 and 18,643.24 is: 25,725.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,791.96 : 45,248.34 = 18,643.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,791.96/45,248.34 = 18,643.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,791.96x = 45,248.34 × 18,643.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,791.96x = 843,575,662.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,575,662.22/32,791.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,725.08

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