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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,860.66, 45,352.40 and 18,714.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,860.66, 45,352.40 and 18,714.82 is: 25,829.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,860.66 : 45,352.40 = 18,714.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,860.66/45,352.40 = 18,714.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,860.66x = 45,352.40 × 18,714.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,860.66x = 848,762,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,762,002.57/32,860.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,829.12

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