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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,913.59, 45,408.92 and 18,758.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,913.59, 45,408.92 and 18,758.25 is: 25,879.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,913.59 : 45,408.92 = 18,758.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,913.59/45,408.92 = 18,758.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,913.59x = 45,408.92 × 18,758.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,913.59x = 851,791,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,791,779.80/32,913.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,879.64

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