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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,875.34, 45,370.26 and 18,728.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,875.34, 45,370.26 and 18,728.17 is: 25,846.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,875.34 : 45,370.26 = 18,728.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,875.34/45,370.26 = 18,728.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,875.34x = 45,370.26 × 18,728.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,875.34x = 849,701,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,701,828.80/32,875.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,846.18

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