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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,797.22, 45,258.39 and 18,649.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,797.22, 45,258.39 and 18,649.13 is: 25,734.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,797.22 : 45,258.39 = 18,649.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,797.22/45,258.39 = 18,649.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,797.22x = 45,258.39 × 18,649.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,797.22x = 844,029,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,029,372.41/32,797.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,734.79

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