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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.26, 45,485.66 and 18,813.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.26, 45,485.66 and 18,813.23 is: 25,964.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.26 : 45,485.66 = 18,813.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.26/45,485.66 = 18,813.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.26x = 45,485.66 × 18,813.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.26x = 855,732,183.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,732,183.28/32,958.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,964.12

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