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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,794.89, 45,257.58 and 18,648.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,794.89, 45,257.58 and 18,648.24 is: 25,734.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,794.89 : 45,257.58 = 18,648.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,794.89/45,257.58 = 18,648.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,794.89x = 45,257.58 × 18,648.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,794.89x = 843,974,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,974,213.66/32,794.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,734.93

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