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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,942.58, 45,448.96 and 18,787.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,942.58, 45,448.96 and 18,787.22 is: 25,919.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,942.58 : 45,448.96 = 18,787.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,942.58/45,448.96 = 18,787.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,942.58x = 45,448.96 × 18,787.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,942.58x = 853,859,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,859,610.29/32,942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,919.63

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