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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,923.76, 45,435.57 and 18,776.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,923.76, 45,435.57 and 18,776.30 is: 25,911.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,923.76 : 45,435.57 = 18,776.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,923.76/45,435.57 = 18,776.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,923.76x = 45,435.57 × 18,776.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,923.76x = 853,111,892.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,111,892.99/32,923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,911.74

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