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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,896.13, 45,397.26 and 18,749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,896.13, 45,397.26 and 18,749.88 is: 25,875.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,896.13 : 45,397.26 = 18,749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,896.13/45,397.26 = 18,749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,896.13x = 45,397.26 × 18,749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,896.13x = 851,193,177.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,193,177.33/32,896.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,875.18

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