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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,798.66, 45,261.92 and 18,651.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,798.66, 45,261.92 and 18,651.50 is: 25,738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,798.66 : 45,261.92 = 18,651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,798.66/45,261.92 = 18,651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,798.66x = 45,261.92 × 18,651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,798.66x = 844,202,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,202,700.88/32,798.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,738.94

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