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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,869.08, 45,363.78 and 18,723.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,869.08, 45,363.78 and 18,723.24 is: 25,840.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,869.08 : 45,363.78 = 18,723.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,869.08/45,363.78 = 18,723.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,869.08x = 45,363.78 × 18,723.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,869.08x = 849,356,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,356,940.25/32,869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,840.61

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