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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,863.76, 45,352.44 and 18,716.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,863.76, 45,352.44 and 18,716.68 is: 25,829.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,863.76 : 45,352.44 = 18,716.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,863.76/45,352.44 = 18,716.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,863.76x = 45,352.44 × 18,716.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,863.76x = 848,847,106.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,847,106.70/32,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,829.28

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