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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,857.65, 45,343.51 and 18,710.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,857.65, 45,343.51 and 18,710.49 is: 25,820.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,857.65 : 45,343.51 = 18,710.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,857.65/45,343.51 = 18,710.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,857.65x = 45,343.51 × 18,710.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,857.65x = 848,399,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,399,413.68/32,857.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,820.45

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