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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,882.94, 45,380.78 and 18,544.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,882.94, 45,380.78 and 18,544.05 is: 25,592.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,882.94 : 45,380.78 = 18,544.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,882.94/45,380.78 = 18,544.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,882.94x = 45,380.78 × 18,544.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,882.94x = 841,543,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,543,360.64/32,882.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,592.10

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