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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,874.80, 45,367.72 and 18,727.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,874.80, 45,367.72 and 18,727.34 is: 25,844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,874.80 : 45,367.72 = 18,727.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,874.80/45,367.72 = 18,727.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,874.80x = 45,367.72 × 18,727.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,874.80x = 849,616,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,616,717.46/32,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,844.01

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