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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,795.92, 45,258.38 and 18,649.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,795.92, 45,258.38 and 18,649.63 is: 25,736.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,795.92 : 45,258.38 = 18,649.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,795.92/45,258.38 = 18,649.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,795.92x = 45,258.38 × 18,649.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,795.92x = 844,051,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,051,948.15/32,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,736.49

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