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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,894.09, 45,382.03 and 18,738.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,894.09, 45,382.03 and 18,738.73 is: 25,852.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,894.09 : 45,382.03 = 18,738.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,894.09/45,382.03 = 18,738.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,894.09x = 45,382.03 × 18,738.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,894.09x = 850,401,607.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,401,607.02/32,894.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,852.72

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