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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,799.68, 45,263.60 and 18,652.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,799.68, 45,263.60 and 18,652.60 is: 25,740.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,799.68 : 45,263.60 = 18,652.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,799.68/45,263.60 = 18,652.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,799.68x = 45,263.60 × 18,652.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,799.68x = 844,283,825.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,283,825.36/32,799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,740.61

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