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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,879.07, 45,373.03 and 18,732.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,879.07, 45,373.03 and 18,732.02 is: 25,850.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,879.07 : 45,373.03 = 18,732.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,879.07/45,373.03 = 18,732.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,879.07x = 45,373.03 × 18,732.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,879.07x = 849,928,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,928,231.73/32,879.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,850.13

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