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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,795.33, 45,249.77 and 18,655.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,795.33, 45,249.77 and 18,655.97 is: 25,740.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,795.33 : 45,249.77 = 18,655.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,795.33/45,249.77 = 18,655.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,795.33x = 45,249.77 × 18,655.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,795.33x = 844,178,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,178,172.02/32,795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,740.81

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