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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,959.32, 45,488.72 and 18,815.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,959.32, 45,488.72 and 18,815.64 is: 25,968.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,959.32 : 45,488.72 = 18,815.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,959.32/45,488.72 = 18,815.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,959.32x = 45,488.72 × 18,815.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,959.32x = 855,899,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,899,379.58/32,959.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,968.36

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