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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,867.52, 45,359.04 and 18,724.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,867.52, 45,359.04 and 18,724.96 is: 25,841.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,867.52 : 45,359.04 = 18,724.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,867.52/45,359.04 = 18,724.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,867.52x = 45,359.04 × 18,724.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,867.52x = 849,346,209.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,346,209.64/32,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,841.51

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