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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,858.63, 45,344.97 and 18,711.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,858.63, 45,344.97 and 18,711.48 is: 25,821.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,858.63 : 45,344.97 = 18,711.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,858.63/45,344.97 = 18,711.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,858.63x = 45,344.97 × 18,711.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,858.63x = 848,471,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,471,499.26/32,858.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,821.88

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