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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,925.96, 45,437.40 and 18,779.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,925.96, 45,437.40 and 18,779.04 is: 25,914.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,925.96 : 45,437.40 = 18,779.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,925.96/45,437.40 = 18,779.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,925.96x = 45,437.40 × 18,779.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,925.96x = 853,270,752.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,270,752.10/32,925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,914.83

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