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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,942.84, 45,449.30 and 18,787.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,942.84, 45,449.30 and 18,787.48 is: 25,919.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,942.84 : 45,449.30 = 18,787.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,942.84/45,449.30 = 18,787.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,942.84x = 45,449.30 × 18,787.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,942.84x = 853,877,748.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,877,748.11/32,942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,919.98

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