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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,874.16, 45,355.24 and 18,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,874.16, 45,355.24 and 18,717 is: 25,823.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,874.16 : 45,355.24 = 18,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,874.16/45,355.24 = 18,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,874.16x = 45,355.24 × 18,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,874.16x = 848,914,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,914,027.08/32,874.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,823.14

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