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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901.39, 45,402.80 and 18,758.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901.39, 45,402.80 and 18,758.79 is: 25,886.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901.39 : 45,402.80 = 18,758.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901.39/45,402.80 = 18,758.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901.39x = 45,402.80 × 18,758.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901.39x = 851,701,496.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,701,496.82/32,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,886.49

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