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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,892.84, 45,391.86 and 18,744.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,892.84, 45,391.86 and 18,744.84 is: 25,867.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,892.84 : 45,391.86 = 18,744.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,892.84/45,391.86 = 18,744.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,892.84x = 45,391.86 × 18,744.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,892.84x = 850,863,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,863,153.00/32,892.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,867.73

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