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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,874.66, 45,355.95 and 18,717.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,874.66, 45,355.95 and 18,717.48 is: 25,823.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,874.66 : 45,355.95 = 18,717.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,874.66/45,355.95 = 18,717.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,874.66x = 45,355.95 × 18,717.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,874.66x = 848,949,087.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,949,087.01/32,874.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,823.81

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