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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,892.88, 45,389.24 and 18,553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,892.88, 45,389.24 and 18,553.76 is: 25,602.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,892.88 : 45,389.24 = 18,553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,892.88/45,389.24 = 18,553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,892.88x = 45,389.24 × 18,553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,892.88x = 842,141,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,141,065.54/32,892.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,602.53

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