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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,874.29, 45,355.43 and 18,717.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,874.29, 45,355.43 and 18,717.11 is: 25,823.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,874.29 : 45,355.43 = 18,717.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,874.29/45,355.43 = 18,717.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,874.29x = 45,355.43 × 18,717.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,874.29x = 848,922,252.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,922,252.04/32,874.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,823.29

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