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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,902.62, 45,408.08 and 18,755.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,902.62, 45,408.08 and 18,755.80 is: 25,884.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,902.62 : 45,408.08 = 18,755.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,902.62/45,408.08 = 18,755.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,902.62x = 45,408.08 × 18,755.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,902.62x = 851,664,866.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,664,866.86/32,902.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,884.41

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