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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,863.50, 45,351.63 and 18,717.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,863.50, 45,351.63 and 18,717.66 is: 25,830.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,863.50 : 45,351.63 = 18,717.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,863.50/45,351.63 = 18,717.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,863.50x = 45,351.63 × 18,717.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,863.50x = 848,876,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,876,390.79/32,863.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,830.37

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