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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,888.88, 45,385.65 and 18,741.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,888.88, 45,385.65 and 18,741.03 is: 25,862.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,888.88 : 45,385.65 = 18,741.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,888.88/45,385.65 = 18,741.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,888.88x = 45,385.65 × 18,741.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,888.88x = 850,573,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,573,828.22/32,888.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,862.05

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