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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,797.47, 45,256.35 and 18,650.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,797.47, 45,256.35 and 18,650.62 is: 25,735.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,797.47 : 45,256.35 = 18,650.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,797.47/45,256.35 = 18,650.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,797.47x = 45,256.35 × 18,650.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,797.47x = 844,058,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,058,986.44/32,797.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,735.49

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