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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,856.66, 45,342.15 and 18,709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,856.66, 45,342.15 and 18,709.50 is: 25,819.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,856.66 : 45,342.15 = 18,709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,856.66/45,342.15 = 18,709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,856.66x = 45,342.15 × 18,709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,856.66x = 848,329,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,329,055.30/32,856.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,819.09

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