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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,866.25, 45,355.43 and 18,727.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,866.25, 45,355.43 and 18,727.30 is: 25,843.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,866.25 : 45,355.43 = 18,727.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,866.25/45,355.43 = 18,727.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,866.25x = 45,355.43 × 18,727.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,866.25x = 849,384,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,384,423.83/32,866.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,843.67

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