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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,888.76, 45,381.30 and 18,736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,888.76, 45,381.30 and 18,736.44 is: 25,853.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,888.76 : 45,381.30 = 18,736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,888.76/45,381.30 = 18,736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,888.76x = 45,381.30 × 18,736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,888.76x = 850,284,004.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,284,004.57/32,888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,853.33

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