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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,874.06, 45,363.75 and 18,724.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,874.06, 45,363.75 and 18,724.14 is: 25,837.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,874.06 : 45,363.75 = 18,724.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,874.06/45,363.75 = 18,724.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,874.06x = 45,363.75 × 18,724.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,874.06x = 849,397,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,397,205.93/32,874.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,837.92

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