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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,964.77, 45,487.78 and 18,814.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,964.77, 45,487.78 and 18,814.88 is: 25,962.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,964.77 : 45,487.78 = 18,814.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,964.77/45,487.78 = 18,814.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,964.77x = 45,487.78 × 18,814.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,964.77x = 855,847,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,847,188.85/32,964.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,962.48

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