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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,851.32, 45,334.88 and 18,704.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,851.32, 45,334.88 and 18,704.18 is: 25,811.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,851.32 : 45,334.88 = 18,704.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,851.32/45,334.88 = 18,704.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,851.32x = 45,334.88 × 18,704.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,851.32x = 847,951,755.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,951,755.80/32,851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,811.80

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