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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,962.33, 45,490.98 and 18,819.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,962.33, 45,490.98 and 18,819.73 is: 25,972.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,962.33 : 45,490.98 = 18,819.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,962.33/45,490.98 = 18,819.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,962.33x = 45,490.98 × 18,819.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,962.33x = 856,127,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,127,961.04/32,962.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,972.92

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