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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,859.65, 45,351.02 and 18,713.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,859.65, 45,351.02 and 18,713.81 is: 25,827.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,859.65 : 45,351.02 = 18,713.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,859.65/45,351.02 = 18,713.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,859.65x = 45,351.02 × 18,713.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,859.65x = 848,690,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,690,371.59/32,859.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,827.74

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