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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,884.83, 45,384.03 and 18,742.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,884.83, 45,384.03 and 18,742.23 is: 25,865.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,884.83 : 45,384.03 = 18,742.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,884.83/45,384.03 = 18,742.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,884.83x = 45,384.03 × 18,742.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,884.83x = 850,597,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,597,928.59/32,884.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,865.97

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