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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,863.42, 45,359.58 and 18,724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,863.42, 45,359.58 and 18,724.60 is: 25,844.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,863.42 : 45,359.58 = 18,724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,863.42/45,359.58 = 18,724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,863.42x = 45,359.58 × 18,724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,863.42x = 849,339,991.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,339,991.67/32,863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,844.54

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