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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,799.24, 45,261.14 and 18,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,799.24, 45,261.14 and 18,651.14 is: 25,737.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,799.24 : 45,261.14 = 18,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,799.24/45,261.14 = 18,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,799.24x = 45,261.14 × 18,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,799.24x = 844,171,858.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,171,858.70/32,799.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,737.54

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