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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.90, 45,490.23 and 18,624.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.90, 45,490.23 and 18,624.36 is: 25,703.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.90 : 45,490.23 = 18,624.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.90/45,490.23 = 18,624.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.90x = 45,490.23 × 18,624.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.90x = 847,226,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,226,420.00/32,961.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,703.20

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