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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,799.79, 45,262.11 and 18,652.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,799.79, 45,262.11 and 18,652.33 is: 25,739.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,799.79 : 45,262.11 = 18,652.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,799.79/45,262.11 = 18,652.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,799.79x = 45,262.11 × 18,652.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,799.79x = 844,243,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,243,812.22/32,799.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,739.31

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