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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,864.13, 45,346.23 and 18,716.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,864.13, 45,346.23 and 18,716.67 is: 25,825.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,864.13 : 45,346.23 = 18,716.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,864.13/45,346.23 = 18,716.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,864.13x = 45,346.23 × 18,716.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,864.13x = 848,730,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,730,422.65/32,864.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,825.43

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