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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,959.94, 45,492.86 and 18,820.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,959.94, 45,492.86 and 18,820.99 is: 25,977.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,959.94 : 45,492.86 = 18,820.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,959.94/45,492.86 = 18,820.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,959.94x = 45,492.86 × 18,820.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,959.94x = 856,220,341.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,220,341.56/32,959.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,977.61

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