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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.94, 45,489.81 and 18,816.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.94, 45,489.81 and 18,816.91 is: 25,968.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.94 : 45,489.81 = 18,816.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.94/45,489.81 = 18,816.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.94x = 45,489.81 × 18,816.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.94x = 855,977,660.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,977,660.69/32,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,968.67

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