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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,794.29, 45,254.52 and 18,646.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,794.29, 45,254.52 and 18,646.83 is: 25,731.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,794.29 : 45,254.52 = 18,646.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,794.29/45,254.52 = 18,646.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,794.29x = 45,254.52 × 18,646.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,794.29x = 843,853,341.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,853,341.17/32,794.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,731.72

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