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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.69, 45,483.18 and 18,422.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.69, 45,483.18 and 18,422.86 is: 25,423.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.69 : 45,483.18 = 18,422.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.69/45,483.18 = 18,422.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.69x = 45,483.18 × 18,422.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.69x = 837,930,257.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,930,257.49/32,958.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,423.65

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