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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,890.77, 45,389.34 and 18,743.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,890.77, 45,389.34 and 18,743.67 is: 25,866.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,890.77 : 45,389.34 = 18,743.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,890.77/45,389.34 = 18,743.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,890.77x = 45,389.34 × 18,743.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,890.77x = 850,762,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,762,810.48/32,890.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,866.31

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