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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,878.80, 45,353.88 and 18,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,878.80, 45,353.88 and 18,729 is: 25,835.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,878.80 : 45,353.88 = 18,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,878.80/45,353.88 = 18,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,878.80x = 45,353.88 × 18,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,878.80x = 849,432,818.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,432,818.52/32,878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,835.27

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