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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,937.93, 45,442.99 and 18,595.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,937.93, 45,442.99 and 18,595.97 is: 25,656.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,937.93 : 45,442.99 = 18,595.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,937.93/45,442.99 = 18,595.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,937.93x = 45,442.99 × 18,595.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,937.93x = 845,056,385.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,056,385.77/32,937.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,656.03

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