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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,793.58, 45,249.49 and 18,451.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,793.58, 45,249.49 and 18,451.42 is: 25,459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,793.58 : 45,249.49 = 18,451.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,793.58/45,249.49 = 18,451.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,793.58x = 45,249.49 × 18,451.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,793.58x = 834,917,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,917,344.78/32,793.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,459.78

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