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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,893.09, 45,380.65 and 18,737.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,893.09, 45,380.65 and 18,737.73 is: 25,851.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,893.09 : 45,380.65 = 18,737.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,893.09/45,380.65 = 18,737.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,893.09x = 45,380.65 × 18,737.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,893.09x = 850,330,366.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,330,366.92/32,893.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,851.34

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