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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,873.29, 45,365.03 and 18,728.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,873.29, 45,365.03 and 18,728.53 is: 25,845.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,873.29 : 45,365.03 = 18,728.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,873.29/45,365.03 = 18,728.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,873.29x = 45,365.03 × 18,728.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,873.29x = 849,620,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,620,188.48/32,873.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,845.31

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