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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,851.83, 45,335.57 and 18,704.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,851.83, 45,335.57 and 18,704.68 is: 25,812.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,851.83 : 45,335.57 = 18,704.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,851.83/45,335.57 = 18,704.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,851.83x = 45,335.57 × 18,704.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,851.83x = 847,987,329.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,987,329.47/32,851.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,812.48

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