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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,914.51, 45,421.21 and 18,766.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,914.51, 45,421.21 and 18,766.51 is: 25,897.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,914.51 : 45,421.21 = 18,766.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,914.51/45,421.21 = 18,766.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,914.51x = 45,421.21 × 18,766.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,914.51x = 852,397,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,397,591.68/32,914.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,897.32

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