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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,881.32, 45,376.13 and 18,734.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,881.32, 45,376.13 and 18,734.27 is: 25,853.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,881.32 : 45,376.13 = 18,734.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,881.32/45,376.13 = 18,734.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,881.32x = 45,376.13 × 18,734.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,881.32x = 850,088,490.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,088,490.93/32,881.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,853.23

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