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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,883.29, 45,367.83 and 18,726.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,883.29, 45,367.83 and 18,726.11 is: 25,835.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,883.29 : 45,367.83 = 18,726.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,883.29/45,367.83 = 18,726.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,883.29x = 45,367.83 × 18,726.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,883.29x = 849,562,748.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,562,748.20/32,883.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,835.70

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