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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,861.64, 45,349.14 and 18,714.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,861.64, 45,349.14 and 18,714.48 is: 25,826.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,861.64 : 45,349.14 = 18,714.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,861.64/45,349.14 = 18,714.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,861.64x = 45,349.14 × 18,714.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,861.64x = 848,685,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,685,573.55/32,861.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,826.03

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