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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,735.57, 45,178.94 and 18,395.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,735.57, 45,178.94 and 18,395.43 is: 25,387.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,735.57 : 45,178.94 = 18,395.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,735.57/45,178.94 = 18,395.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,735.57x = 45,178.94 × 18,395.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,735.57x = 831,085,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,085,801.34/32,735.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,387.86

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