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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,932.42, 45,456.96 and 18,794.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,932.42, 45,456.96 and 18,794.68 is: 25,942.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,932.42 : 45,456.96 = 18,794.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,932.42/45,456.96 = 18,794.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,932.42x = 45,456.96 × 18,794.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,932.42x = 854,349,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,349,016.97/32,932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,942.49

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