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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,874.60, 45,355.87 and 18,717.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,874.60, 45,355.87 and 18,717.42 is: 25,823.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,874.60 : 45,355.87 = 18,717.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,874.60/45,355.87 = 18,717.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,874.60x = 45,355.87 × 18,717.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,874.60x = 848,944,774.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,944,774.67/32,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,823.73

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