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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,792.43, 45,257.69 and 18,642.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,792.43, 45,257.69 and 18,642.54 is: 25,729.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,792.43 : 45,257.69 = 18,642.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,792.43/45,257.69 = 18,642.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,792.43x = 45,257.69 × 18,642.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,792.43x = 843,718,342.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,718,342.74/32,792.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,729.06

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