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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,794.88, 45,259.04 and 18,649.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,794.88, 45,259.04 and 18,649.28 is: 25,737.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,794.88 : 45,259.04 = 18,649.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,794.88/45,259.04 = 18,649.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,794.88x = 45,259.04 × 18,649.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,794.88x = 844,048,509.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,048,509.49/32,794.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,737.20

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