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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,876.73, 45,358.79 and 18,719.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,876.73, 45,358.79 and 18,719.55 is: 25,826.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,876.73 : 45,358.79 = 18,719.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,876.73/45,358.79 = 18,719.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,876.73x = 45,358.79 × 18,719.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,876.73x = 849,096,043.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,096,043.75/32,876.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,826.66

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