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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,923.52, 45,433.62 and 18,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,923.52, 45,433.62 and 18,775.52 is: 25,909.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,923.52 : 45,433.62 = 18,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,923.52/45,433.62 = 18,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,923.52x = 45,433.62 × 18,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,923.52x = 853,039,840.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,039,840.98/32,923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,909.74

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