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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,896.89, 45,396.59 and 18,754.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,896.89, 45,396.59 and 18,754.29 is: 25,880.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,896.89 : 45,396.59 = 18,754.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,896.89/45,396.59 = 18,754.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,896.89x = 45,396.59 × 18,754.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,896.89x = 851,380,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,380,720.10/32,896.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,880.28

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