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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,797.58, 45,252.88 and 18,658.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,797.58, 45,252.88 and 18,658.22 is: 25,743.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,797.58 : 45,252.88 = 18,658.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,797.58/45,252.88 = 18,658.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,797.58x = 45,252.88 × 18,658.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,797.58x = 844,337,917.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,337,917.76/32,797.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,743.91

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