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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,864.56, 45,350.52 and 18,714.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,864.56, 45,350.52 and 18,714.64 is: 25,824.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,864.56 : 45,350.52 = 18,714.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,864.56/45,350.52 = 18,714.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,864.56x = 45,350.52 × 18,714.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,864.56x = 848,718,655.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,718,655.61/32,864.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,824.74

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