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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.28, 45,483.84 and 18,619.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.28, 45,483.84 and 18,619.74 is: 25,696.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.28 : 45,483.84 = 18,619.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.28/45,483.84 = 18,619.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.28x = 45,483.84 × 18,619.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.28x = 846,897,275.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,897,275.00/32,957.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,696.82

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