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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.07, 45,490.27 and 18,819.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.07, 45,490.27 and 18,819.11 is: 25,975.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.07 : 45,490.27 = 18,819.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.07/45,490.27 = 18,819.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.07x = 45,490.27 × 18,819.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.07x = 856,086,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,086,395.06/32,958.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,975.02

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