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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,861.76, 45,344.16 and 18,712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,861.76, 45,344.16 and 18,712.80 is: 25,820.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,861.76 : 45,344.16 = 18,712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,861.76/45,344.16 = 18,712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,861.76x = 45,344.16 × 18,712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,861.76x = 848,516,197.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,516,197.25/32,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,820.78

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