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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,795.12, 45,261.16 and 18,650.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,795.12, 45,261.16 and 18,650.10 is: 25,739.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,795.12 : 45,261.16 = 18,650.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,795.12/45,261.16 = 18,650.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,795.12x = 45,261.16 × 18,650.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,795.12x = 844,125,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,125,160.12/32,795.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,739.35

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