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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,875.44, 45,369.93 and 18,725.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,875.44, 45,369.93 and 18,725.58 is: 25,842.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,875.44 : 45,369.93 = 18,725.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,875.44/45,369.93 = 18,725.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,875.44x = 45,369.93 × 18,725.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,875.44x = 849,578,253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,578,253.81/32,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,842.34

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