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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,851.40, 45,334.94 and 18,704.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,851.40, 45,334.94 and 18,704.22 is: 25,811.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,851.40 : 45,334.94 = 18,704.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,851.40/45,334.94 = 18,704.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,851.40x = 45,334.94 × 18,704.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,851.40x = 847,954,597.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,954,597.93/32,851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,811.83

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