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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,962.83, 45,491.67 and 18,820.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,962.83, 45,491.67 and 18,820.23 is: 25,973.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,962.83 : 45,491.67 = 18,820.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,962.83/45,491.67 = 18,820.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,962.83x = 45,491.67 × 18,820.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,962.83x = 856,163,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,163,692.48/32,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,973.61

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