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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,938.93, 45,444.36 and 18,596.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,938.93, 45,444.36 and 18,596.97 is: 25,657.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,938.93 : 45,444.36 = 18,596.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,938.93/45,444.36 = 18,596.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,938.93x = 45,444.36 × 18,596.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,938.93x = 845,127,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,127,399.59/32,938.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,657.40

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