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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,956.58, 45,480.48 and 18,617.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,956.58, 45,480.48 and 18,617.15 is: 25,691.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,956.58 : 45,480.48 = 18,617.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,956.58/45,480.48 = 18,617.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,956.58x = 45,480.48 × 18,617.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,956.58x = 846,716,918.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,716,918.23/32,956.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,691.89

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