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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,870.20, 45,362.70 and 18,727.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,870.20, 45,362.70 and 18,727.48 is: 25,844.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,870.20 : 45,362.70 = 18,727.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,870.20/45,362.70 = 18,727.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,870.20x = 45,362.70 × 18,727.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,870.20x = 849,529,057.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,529,057.00/32,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,844.96

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