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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,875.37, 45,356.92 and 18,718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,875.37, 45,356.92 and 18,718.19 is: 25,824.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,875.37 : 45,356.92 = 18,718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,875.37/45,356.92 = 18,718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,875.37x = 45,356.92 × 18,718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,875.37x = 848,999,342.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,999,342.88/32,875.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,824.79

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