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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,959.62, 45,481.77 and 18,810.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,959.62, 45,481.77 and 18,810.54 is: 25,957.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,959.62 : 45,481.77 = 18,810.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,959.62/45,481.77 = 18,810.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,959.62x = 45,481.77 × 18,810.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,959.62x = 855,536,653.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,536,653.86/32,959.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,957.12

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