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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,792.48, 45,253.18 and 18,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,792.48, 45,253.18 and 18,451.24 is: 25,462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,792.48 : 45,253.18 = 18,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,792.48/45,253.18 = 18,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,792.48x = 45,253.18 × 18,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,792.48x = 834,977,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,977,284.94/32,792.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,462.46

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