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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,882.54, 45,366.80 and 18,725.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,882.54, 45,366.80 and 18,725.36 is: 25,834.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,882.54 : 45,366.80 = 18,725.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,882.54/45,366.80 = 18,725.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,882.54x = 45,366.80 × 18,725.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,882.54x = 849,509,341.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,509,341.59/32,882.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,834.67

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