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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,854.08, 45,348.16 and 18,714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,854.08, 45,348.16 and 18,714.56 is: 25,831.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,854.08 : 45,348.16 = 18,714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,854.08/45,348.16 = 18,714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,854.08x = 45,348.16 × 18,714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,854.08x = 848,670,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,670,861.21/32,854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,831.52

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