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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,927.48, 45,440.94 and 18,587.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,927.48, 45,440.94 and 18,587.50 is: 25,651.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,927.48 : 45,440.94 = 18,587.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,927.48/45,440.94 = 18,587.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,927.48x = 45,440.94 × 18,587.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,927.48x = 844,633,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,633,472.25/32,927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,651.32

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