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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,851.27, 45,335.19 and 18,704.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,851.27, 45,335.19 and 18,704.17 is: 25,812.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,851.27 : 45,335.19 = 18,704.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,851.27/45,335.19 = 18,704.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,851.27x = 45,335.19 × 18,704.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,851.27x = 847,957,100.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,957,100.74/32,851.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,812.00

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