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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,782.37, 45,239.20 and 18,441.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,782.37, 45,239.20 and 18,441.11 is: 25,448.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,782.37 : 45,239.20 = 18,441.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,782.37/45,239.20 = 18,441.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,782.37x = 45,239.20 × 18,441.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,782.37x = 834,261,130.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,261,130.51/32,782.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,448.47

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