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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,858.04, 45,344.04 and 18,710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,858.04, 45,344.04 and 18,710.88 is: 25,820.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,858.04 : 45,344.04 = 18,710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,858.04/45,344.04 = 18,710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,858.04x = 45,344.04 × 18,710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,858.04x = 848,426,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,426,891.16/32,858.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,820.98

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