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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,860.94, 45,352.51 and 18,523.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,860.94, 45,352.51 and 18,523.56 is: 25,565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,860.94 : 45,352.51 = 18,523.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,860.94/45,352.51 = 18,523.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,860.94x = 45,352.51 × 18,523.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,860.94x = 840,089,936.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,089,936.34/32,860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,565.00

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