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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,873.83, 45,367.65 and 18,731.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,873.83, 45,367.65 and 18,731.23 is: 25,850.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,873.83 : 45,367.65 = 18,731.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,873.83/45,367.65 = 18,731.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,873.83x = 45,367.65 × 18,731.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,873.83x = 849,791,886.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,791,886.71/32,873.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,850.10

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