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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,876.29, 45,358.18 and 18,719.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,876.29, 45,358.18 and 18,719.11 is: 25,826.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,876.29 : 45,358.18 = 18,719.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,876.29/45,358.18 = 18,719.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,876.29x = 45,358.18 × 18,719.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,876.29x = 849,064,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,064,760.82/32,876.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,826.05

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