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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,794.53, 45,256.24 and 18,647.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,794.53, 45,256.24 and 18,647.37 is: 25,733.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,794.53 : 45,256.24 = 18,647.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,794.53/45,256.24 = 18,647.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,794.53x = 45,256.24 × 18,647.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,794.53x = 843,909,965.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,909,965.23/32,794.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,733.25

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