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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.32, 45,487.34 and 18,814.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.32, 45,487.34 and 18,814.64 is: 25,966.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.32 : 45,487.34 = 18,814.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.32/45,487.34 = 18,814.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.32x = 45,487.34 × 18,814.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.32x = 855,827,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,827,926.66/32,958.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,966.98

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