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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,930.68, 45,433.07 and 18,588.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,930.68, 45,433.07 and 18,588.71 is: 25,646.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,930.68 : 45,433.07 = 18,588.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,930.68/45,433.07 = 18,588.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,930.68x = 45,433.07 × 18,588.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,930.68x = 844,542,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,542,069.70/32,930.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,646.06

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