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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,799.44, 45,262.66 and 18,651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,799.44, 45,262.66 and 18,651.96 is: 25,739.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,799.44 : 45,262.66 = 18,651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,799.44/45,262.66 = 18,651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,799.44x = 45,262.66 × 18,651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,799.44x = 844,237,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,237,323.81/32,799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,739.38

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