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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,860.12, 45,335.58 and 18,709.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,860.12, 45,335.58 and 18,709.36 is: 25,812.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,860.12 : 45,335.58 = 18,709.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,860.12/45,335.58 = 18,709.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,860.12x = 45,335.58 × 18,709.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,860.12x = 848,199,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,199,687.03/32,860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,812.43

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