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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,864.42, 45,360.96 and 18,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,864.42, 45,360.96 and 18,725.60 is: 25,845.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,864.42 : 45,360.96 = 18,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,864.42/45,360.96 = 18,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,864.42x = 45,360.96 × 18,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,864.42x = 849,411,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,411,192.58/32,864.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,845.92

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