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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,798.79, 45,260.73 and 18,651.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,798.79, 45,260.73 and 18,651.33 is: 25,737.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,798.79 : 45,260.73 = 18,651.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,798.79/45,260.73 = 18,651.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,798.79x = 45,260.73 × 18,651.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,798.79x = 844,172,811.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,172,811.27/32,798.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,737.93

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