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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,932.71, 45,446.72 and 18,785.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,932.71, 45,446.72 and 18,785.79 is: 25,924.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,932.71 : 45,446.72 = 18,785.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,932.71/45,446.72 = 18,785.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,932.71x = 45,446.72 × 18,785.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,932.71x = 853,752,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,752,444.18/32,932.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,924.15

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