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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,795.16, 45,253.20 and 18,453.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,795.16, 45,253.20 and 18,453.21 is: 25,463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,795.16 : 45,253.20 = 18,453.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,795.16/45,253.20 = 18,453.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,795.16x = 45,253.20 × 18,453.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,795.16x = 835,066,802.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,066,802.77/32,795.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,463.11

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