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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,912.26, 45,410.97 and 18,759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,912.26, 45,410.97 and 18,759.94 is: 25,884.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,912.26 : 45,410.97 = 18,759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,912.26/45,410.97 = 18,759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,912.26x = 45,410.97 × 18,759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,912.26x = 851,907,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,907,072.54/32,912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,884.19

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