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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,799.88, 45,259.77 and 18,457.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,799.88, 45,259.77 and 18,457.95 is: 25,469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,799.88 : 45,259.77 = 18,457.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,799.88/45,259.77 = 18,457.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,799.88x = 45,259.77 × 18,457.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,799.88x = 835,402,571.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,402,571.67/32,799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,469.68

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