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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,794.66, 45,256.41 and 18,647.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,794.66, 45,256.41 and 18,647.50 is: 25,733.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,794.66 : 45,256.41 = 18,647.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,794.66/45,256.41 = 18,647.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,794.66x = 45,256.41 × 18,647.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,794.66x = 843,918,905.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,918,905.48/32,794.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,733.42

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