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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,879.30, 45,362.34 and 18,722.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,879.30, 45,362.34 and 18,722.12 is: 25,830.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,879.30 : 45,362.34 = 18,722.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,879.30/45,362.34 = 18,722.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,879.30x = 45,362.34 × 18,722.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,879.30x = 849,279,172.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,279,172.96/32,879.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,830.21

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