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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,793.66, 45,251.13 and 18,451.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,793.66, 45,251.13 and 18,451.71 is: 25,461.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,793.66 : 45,251.13 = 18,451.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,793.66/45,251.13 = 18,451.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,793.66x = 45,251.13 × 18,451.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,793.66x = 834,960,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,960,727.93/32,793.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,461.04

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