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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,904.28, 45,396.66 and 18,746.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,904.28, 45,396.66 and 18,746.92 is: 25,864.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,904.28 : 45,396.66 = 18,746.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,904.28/45,396.66 = 18,746.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,904.28x = 45,396.66 × 18,746.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,904.28x = 851,047,553.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,047,553.29/32,904.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,864.34

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