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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,956.07, 45,487.51 and 18,817.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,956.07, 45,487.51 and 18,817.11 is: 25,972.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,956.07 : 45,487.51 = 18,817.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,956.07/45,487.51 = 18,817.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,956.07x = 45,487.51 × 18,817.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,956.07x = 855,943,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,943,432.25/32,956.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,972.26

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