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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,883.30, 45,367.86 and 18,726.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,883.30, 45,367.86 and 18,726.12 is: 25,835.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,883.30 : 45,367.86 = 18,726.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,883.30/45,367.86 = 18,726.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,883.30x = 45,367.86 × 18,726.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,883.30x = 849,563,990.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,563,990.50/32,883.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,835.73

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