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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,875.66, 45,371.19 and 18,538.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,875.66, 45,371.19 and 18,538.25 is: 25,584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,875.66 : 45,371.19 = 18,538.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,875.66/45,371.19 = 18,538.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,875.66x = 45,371.19 × 18,538.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,875.66x = 841,102,456.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,102,456.62/32,875.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,584.36

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