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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,956.94, 45,484.57 and 18,617.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,956.94, 45,484.57 and 18,617.37 is: 25,694.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,956.94 : 45,484.57 = 18,617.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,956.94/45,484.57 = 18,617.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,956.94x = 45,484.57 × 18,617.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,956.94x = 846,802,975.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,802,975.89/32,956.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,694.23

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