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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,892.69, 45,392.95 and 18,744.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,892.69, 45,392.95 and 18,744.63 is: 25,868.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,892.69 : 45,392.95 = 18,744.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,892.69/45,392.95 = 18,744.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,892.69x = 45,392.95 × 18,744.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,892.69x = 850,874,052.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,874,052.36/32,892.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,868.18

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