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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,963.33, 45,492.36 and 18,820.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,963.33, 45,492.36 and 18,820.73 is: 25,974.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,963.33 : 45,492.36 = 18,820.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,963.33/45,492.36 = 18,820.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,963.33x = 45,492.36 × 18,820.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,963.33x = 856,199,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,199,424.62/32,963.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,974.30

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