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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,914.64, 45,422.40 and 18,767.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,914.64, 45,422.40 and 18,767.36 is: 25,899.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,914.64 : 45,422.40 = 18,767.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,914.64/45,422.40 = 18,767.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,914.64x = 45,422.40 × 18,767.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,914.64x = 852,458,532.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,458,532.86/32,914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,899.07

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