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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.18, 45,470.01 and 18,615.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.18, 45,470.01 and 18,615.02 is: 25,682.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.18 : 45,470.01 = 18,615.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.18/45,470.01 = 18,615.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.18x = 45,470.01 × 18,615.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.18x = 846,424,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,424,883.30/32,957.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,682.56

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