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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,956.36, 45,482.58 and 18,618.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,956.36, 45,482.58 and 18,618.83 is: 25,695.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,956.36 : 45,482.58 = 18,618.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,956.36/45,482.58 = 18,618.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,956.36x = 45,482.58 × 18,618.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,956.36x = 846,832,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,832,197.57/32,956.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,695.56

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