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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,798.79, 45,250.97 and 18,455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,798.79, 45,250.97 and 18,455.72 is: 25,462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,798.79 : 45,250.97 = 18,455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,798.79/45,250.97 = 18,455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,798.79x = 45,250.97 × 18,455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,798.79x = 835,138,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,138,913.51/32,798.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,462.49

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