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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,883.93, 45,388.05 and 18,744.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,883.93, 45,388.05 and 18,744.99 is: 25,872.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,883.93 : 45,388.05 = 18,744.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,883.93/45,388.05 = 18,744.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,883.93x = 45,388.05 × 18,744.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,883.93x = 850,798,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,798,543.37/32,883.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,872.78

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