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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.26, 45,484.28 and 18,812.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.26, 45,484.28 and 18,812.23 is: 25,962.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.26 : 45,484.28 = 18,812.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.26/45,484.28 = 18,812.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.26x = 45,484.28 × 18,812.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.26x = 855,660,736.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,660,736.74/32,957.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,962.74

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