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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,860.08, 45,348.66 and 18,717.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,860.08, 45,348.66 and 18,717.48 is: 25,831.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,860.08 : 45,348.66 = 18,717.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,860.08/45,348.66 = 18,717.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,860.08x = 45,348.66 × 18,717.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,860.08x = 848,812,636.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,812,636.58/32,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,831.12

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