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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,851.31, 45,329.59 and 18,704.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,851.31, 45,329.59 and 18,704.43 is: 25,809.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,851.31 : 45,329.59 = 18,704.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,851.31/45,329.59 = 18,704.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,851.31x = 45,329.59 × 18,704.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,851.31x = 847,864,143.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,864,143.08/32,851.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,809.14

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