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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,871.60, 45,362.70 and 18,726.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,871.60, 45,362.70 and 18,726.84 is: 25,842.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,871.60 : 45,362.70 = 18,726.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,871.60/45,362.70 = 18,726.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,871.60x = 45,362.70 × 18,726.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,871.60x = 849,500,024.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,500,024.87/32,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,842.98

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