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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,964.14, 45,492.36 and 18,819.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,964.14, 45,492.36 and 18,819.92 is: 25,972.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,964.14 : 45,492.36 = 18,819.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,964.14/45,492.36 = 18,819.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,964.14x = 45,492.36 × 18,819.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,964.14x = 856,162,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,162,575.81/32,964.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,972.54

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