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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,858.28, 45,344.13 and 18,522.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,858.28, 45,344.13 and 18,522.71 is: 25,561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,858.28 : 45,344.13 = 18,522.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,858.28/45,344.13 = 18,522.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,858.28x = 45,344.13 × 18,522.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,858.28x = 839,895,943.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,895,943.47/32,858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,561.17

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