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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,792.96, 45,249.72 and 18,644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,792.96, 45,249.72 and 18,644.24 is: 25,726.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,792.96 : 45,249.72 = 18,644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,792.96/45,249.72 = 18,644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,792.96x = 45,249.72 × 18,644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,792.96x = 843,646,639.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,646,639.61/32,792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,726.46

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