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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,768.29, 45,219.16 and 18,428.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,768.29, 45,219.16 and 18,428.75 is: 25,431.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,768.29 : 45,219.16 = 18,428.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,768.29/45,219.16 = 18,428.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,768.29x = 45,219.16 × 18,428.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,768.29x = 833,332,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,332,561.36/32,768.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,431.07

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