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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,964.96, 45,495.66 and 18,625.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,964.96, 45,495.66 and 18,625.41 is: 25,705.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,964.96 : 45,495.66 = 18,625.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,964.96/45,495.66 = 18,625.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,964.96x = 45,495.66 × 18,625.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,964.96x = 847,375,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,375,320.72/32,964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,705.33

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