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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,867, 45,356.46 and 18,728.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,867, 45,356.46 and 18,728.05 is: 25,844.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,867 : 45,356.46 = 18,728.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,867/45,356.46 = 18,728.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,867x = 45,356.46 × 18,728.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,867x = 849,437,823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,437,823.92/32,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,844.70

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