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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,851.38, 45,334.96 and 18,704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,851.38, 45,334.96 and 18,704.24 is: 25,811.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,851.38 : 45,334.96 = 18,704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,851.38/45,334.96 = 18,704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,851.38x = 45,334.96 × 18,704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,851.38x = 847,955,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,955,972.23/32,851.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,811.88

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