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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,799.16, 45,262.61 and 18,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,799.16, 45,262.61 and 18,652 is: 25,739.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,799.16 : 45,262.61 = 18,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,799.16/45,262.61 = 18,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,799.16x = 45,262.61 × 18,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,799.16x = 844,238,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,238,201.72/32,799.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,739.63

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