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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,799.88, 45,266.34 and 18,651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,799.88, 45,266.34 and 18,651.88 is: 25,741.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,799.88 : 45,266.34 = 18,651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,799.88/45,266.34 = 18,651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,799.88x = 45,266.34 × 18,651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,799.88x = 844,302,341.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,302,341.72/32,799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,741.02

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