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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,794.28, 45,255.90 and 18,647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,794.28, 45,255.90 and 18,647.12 is: 25,732.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,794.28 : 45,255.90 = 18,647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,794.28/45,255.90 = 18,647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,794.28x = 45,255.90 × 18,647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,794.28x = 843,892,217.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,892,217.91/32,794.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,732.91

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