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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,878.30, 45,360.96 and 18,721.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,878.30, 45,360.96 and 18,721.12 is: 25,828.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,878.30 : 45,360.96 = 18,721.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,878.30/45,360.96 = 18,721.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,878.30x = 45,360.96 × 18,721.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,878.30x = 849,207,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,207,975.48/32,878.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,828.83

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