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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,857.56, 45,340.92 and 18,707.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,857.56, 45,340.92 and 18,707.58 is: 25,815.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,857.56 : 45,340.92 = 18,707.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,857.56/45,340.92 = 18,707.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,857.56x = 45,340.92 × 18,707.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,857.56x = 848,218,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,218,888.17/32,857.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,815.03

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