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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,860.80, 45,348.30 and 18,713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,860.80, 45,348.30 and 18,713.70 is: 25,825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,860.80 : 45,348.30 = 18,713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,860.80/45,348.30 = 18,713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,860.80x = 45,348.30 × 18,713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,860.80x = 848,634,481.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,634,481.71/32,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,825.13

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