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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,925.11, 45,437.45 and 18,779.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,925.11, 45,437.45 and 18,779.27 is: 25,915.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,925.11 : 45,437.45 = 18,779.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,925.11/45,437.45 = 18,779.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,925.11x = 45,437.45 × 18,779.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,925.11x = 853,281,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,281,820.58/32,925.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,915.84

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