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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,941.12, 45,462.56 and 18,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,941.12, 45,462.56 and 18,796 is: 25,940.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,941.12 : 45,462.56 = 18,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,941.12/45,462.56 = 18,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,941.12x = 45,462.56 × 18,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,941.12x = 854,514,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,514,277.76/32,941.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,940.66

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