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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,965.92, 45,492.35 and 18,818.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,965.92, 45,492.35 and 18,818.46 is: 25,969.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,965.92 : 45,492.35 = 18,818.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,965.92/45,492.35 = 18,818.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,965.92x = 45,492.35 × 18,818.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,965.92x = 856,095,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,095,874.69/32,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,969.12

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