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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,854.77, 45,340.02 and 18,707.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,854.77, 45,340.02 and 18,707.67 is: 25,816.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,854.77 : 45,340.02 = 18,707.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,854.77/45,340.02 = 18,707.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,854.77x = 45,340.02 × 18,707.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,854.77x = 848,206,131.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,206,131.95/32,854.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,816.83

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