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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,956.64, 45,483.41 and 18,811.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,956.64, 45,483.41 and 18,811.61 is: 25,961.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,956.64 : 45,483.41 = 18,811.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,956.64/45,483.41 = 18,811.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,956.64x = 45,483.41 × 18,811.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,956.64x = 855,615,990.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,615,990.00/32,956.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,961.87

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