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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,868.92, 45,363.80 and 18,723.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,868.92, 45,363.80 and 18,723.08 is: 25,840.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,868.92 : 45,363.80 = 18,723.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,868.92/45,363.80 = 18,723.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,868.92x = 45,363.80 × 18,723.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,868.92x = 849,350,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,350,056.50/32,868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,840.52

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