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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,962.28, 45,486.90 and 18,622.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,962.28, 45,486.90 and 18,622.71 is: 25,698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,962.28 : 45,486.90 = 18,622.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,962.28/45,486.90 = 18,622.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,962.28x = 45,486.90 × 18,622.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,962.28x = 847,089,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,089,347.50/32,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,698.75

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