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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,875.88, 45,368.71 and 18,728.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,875.88, 45,368.71 and 18,728.72 is: 25,845.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,875.88 : 45,368.71 = 18,728.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,875.88/45,368.71 = 18,728.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,875.88x = 45,368.71 × 18,728.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,875.88x = 849,697,762.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,697,762.82/32,875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,845.63

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