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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,788.16, 45,241.44 and 18,635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,788.16, 45,241.44 and 18,635.84 is: 25,713.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,788.16 : 45,241.44 = 18,635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,788.16/45,241.44 = 18,635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,788.16x = 45,241.44 × 18,635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,788.16x = 843,112,237.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,112,237.21/32,788.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,713.92

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