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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.44, 45,483.60 and 18,812.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.44, 45,483.60 and 18,812.41 is: 25,962.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.44 : 45,483.60 = 18,812.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.44/45,483.60 = 18,812.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.44x = 45,483.60 × 18,812.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.44x = 855,656,131.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,656,131.48/32,957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,962.46

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