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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,854.16, 45,338.72 and 18,706.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,854.16, 45,338.72 and 18,706.97 is: 25,815.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,854.16 : 45,338.72 = 18,706.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,854.16/45,338.72 = 18,706.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,854.16x = 45,338.72 × 18,706.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,854.16x = 848,149,754.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,149,754.65/32,854.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,815.60

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