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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,797.01, 45,255.71 and 18,650.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,797.01, 45,255.71 and 18,650.15 is: 25,734.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,797.01 : 45,255.71 = 18,650.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,797.01/45,255.71 = 18,650.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,797.01x = 45,255.71 × 18,650.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,797.01x = 844,025,460.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,025,460.33/32,797.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,734.83

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