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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,881.49, 45,377.51 and 18,735.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,881.49, 45,377.51 and 18,735.24 is: 25,855.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,881.49 : 45,377.51 = 18,735.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,881.49/45,377.51 = 18,735.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,881.49x = 45,377.51 × 18,735.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,881.49x = 850,158,616.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,158,616.94/32,881.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,855.23

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