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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,850.92, 45,335.76 and 18,706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,850.92, 45,335.76 and 18,706.76 is: 25,816.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,850.92 : 45,335.76 = 18,706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,850.92/45,335.76 = 18,706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,850.92x = 45,335.76 × 18,706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,850.92x = 848,085,181.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,085,181.74/32,850.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,816.18

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