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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,882.66, 45,377.94 and 18,735.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,882.66, 45,377.94 and 18,735.62 is: 25,855.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,882.66 : 45,377.94 = 18,735.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,882.66/45,377.94 = 18,735.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,882.66x = 45,377.94 × 18,735.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,882.66x = 850,183,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,183,840.22/32,882.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,855.08

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