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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,889.30, 45,376.14 and 18,732.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,889.30, 45,376.14 and 18,732.12 is: 25,844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,889.30 : 45,376.14 = 18,732.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,889.30/45,376.14 = 18,732.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,889.30x = 45,376.14 × 18,732.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,889.30x = 849,991,299.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,991,299.62/32,889.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,844.01

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