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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,919.97, 45,430.14 and 18,582.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,919.97, 45,430.14 and 18,582.67 is: 25,644.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,919.97 : 45,430.14 = 18,582.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,919.97/45,430.14 = 18,582.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,919.97x = 45,430.14 × 18,582.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,919.97x = 844,213,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,213,118.34/32,919.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,644.41

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