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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,914.96, 45,422.99 and 18,768.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,914.96, 45,422.99 and 18,768.72 is: 25,901.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,914.96 : 45,422.99 = 18,768.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,914.96/45,422.99 = 18,768.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,914.96x = 45,422.99 × 18,768.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,914.96x = 852,531,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,531,380.87/32,914.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,901.03

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