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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,877.09, 45,370.26 and 18,538.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,877.09, 45,370.26 and 18,538.47 is: 25,583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,877.09 : 45,370.26 = 18,538.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,877.09/45,370.26 = 18,538.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,877.09x = 45,370.26 × 18,538.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,877.09x = 841,095,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,095,203.90/32,877.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,583.02

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