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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,876.37, 45,358.30 and 18,719.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,876.37, 45,358.30 and 18,719.19 is: 25,826.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,876.37 : 45,358.30 = 18,719.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,876.37/45,358.30 = 18,719.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,876.37x = 45,358.30 × 18,719.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,876.37x = 849,070,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,070,635.78/32,876.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,826.17

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