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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,861.65, 45,349.02 and 18,714.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,861.65, 45,349.02 and 18,714.50 is: 25,825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,861.65 : 45,349.02 = 18,714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,861.65/45,349.02 = 18,714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,861.65x = 45,349.02 × 18,714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,861.65x = 848,684,234.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,684,234.79/32,861.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,825.98

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