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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,862.66, 45,350.47 and 18,716.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,862.66, 45,350.47 and 18,716.82 is: 25,829.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,862.66 : 45,350.47 = 18,716.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,862.66/45,350.47 = 18,716.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,862.66x = 45,350.47 × 18,716.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,862.66x = 848,816,331.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,816,331.96/32,862.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,829.21

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