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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,798.52, 45,253.26 and 18,649.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,798.52, 45,253.26 and 18,649.08 is: 25,730.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,798.52 : 45,253.26 = 18,649.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,798.52/45,253.26 = 18,649.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,798.52x = 45,253.26 × 18,649.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,798.52x = 843,931,666.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,931,666.00/32,798.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,730.78

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