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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,795.66, 45,257.79 and 18,648.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,795.66, 45,257.79 and 18,648.50 is: 25,734.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,795.66 : 45,257.79 = 18,648.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,795.66/45,257.79 = 18,648.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,795.66x = 45,257.79 × 18,648.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,795.66x = 843,989,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,989,896.82/32,795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,734.80

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