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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,793.21, 45,248.98 and 18,451.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,793.21, 45,248.98 and 18,451.05 is: 25,459.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,793.21 : 45,248.98 = 18,451.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,793.21/45,248.98 = 18,451.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,793.21x = 45,248.98 × 18,451.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,793.21x = 834,891,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,891,192.43/32,793.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,459.27

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