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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,878.89, 45,372.84 and 18,731.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,878.89, 45,372.84 and 18,731.73 is: 25,849.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,878.89 : 45,372.84 = 18,731.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,878.89/45,372.84 = 18,731.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,878.89x = 45,372.84 × 18,731.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,878.89x = 849,911,788.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,911,788.21/32,878.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,849.77

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