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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,896.28, 45,395.13 and 18,555.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,896.28, 45,395.13 and 18,555.71 is: 25,605.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,896.28 : 45,395.13 = 18,555.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,896.28/45,395.13 = 18,555.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,896.28x = 45,395.13 × 18,555.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,896.28x = 842,338,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,338,710.30/32,896.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,605.89

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