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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,797.29, 45,258.66 and 18,649.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,797.29, 45,258.66 and 18,649.83 is: 25,735.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,797.29 : 45,258.66 = 18,649.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,797.29/45,258.66 = 18,649.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,797.29x = 45,258.66 × 18,649.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,797.29x = 844,066,315.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,066,315.03/32,797.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,735.86

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