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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,797.51, 45,256.39 and 18,650.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,797.51, 45,256.39 and 18,650.65 is: 25,735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,797.51 : 45,256.39 = 18,650.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,797.51/45,256.39 = 18,650.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,797.51x = 45,256.39 × 18,650.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,797.51x = 844,061,090.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,061,090.15/32,797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,735.52

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