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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.14, 45,485.51 and 18,813.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.14, 45,485.51 and 18,813.11 is: 25,963.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.14 : 45,485.51 = 18,813.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.14/45,485.51 = 18,813.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.14x = 45,485.51 × 18,813.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.14x = 855,723,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,723,581.54/32,958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,963.96

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