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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,956.44, 45,488.08 and 18,817.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,956.44, 45,488.08 and 18,817.50 is: 25,972.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,956.44 : 45,488.08 = 18,817.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,956.44/45,488.08 = 18,817.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,956.44x = 45,488.08 × 18,817.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,956.44x = 855,971,945.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,971,945.40/32,956.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,972.83

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