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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,882.40, 45,376.38 and 18,734.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,882.40, 45,376.38 and 18,734.04 is: 25,852.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,882.40 : 45,376.38 = 18,734.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,882.40/45,376.38 = 18,734.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,882.40x = 45,376.38 × 18,734.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,882.40x = 850,082,917.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,082,917.98/32,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,852.22

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