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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,909.88, 45,414.72 and 18,762.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,909.88, 45,414.72 and 18,762.24 is: 25,891.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,909.88 : 45,414.72 = 18,762.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,909.88/45,414.72 = 18,762.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,909.88x = 45,414.72 × 18,762.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,909.88x = 852,081,876.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,081,876.17/32,909.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,891.37

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