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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,912.68, 45,418.34 and 18,770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,912.68, 45,418.34 and 18,770.04 is: 25,901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,912.68 : 45,418.34 = 18,770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,912.68/45,418.34 = 18,770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,912.68x = 45,418.34 × 18,770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,912.68x = 852,504,058.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,504,058.53/32,912.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,901.99

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