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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,965.96, 45,493.21 and 18,626.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,965.96, 45,493.21 and 18,626.07 is: 25,704.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,965.96 : 45,493.21 = 18,626.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,965.96/45,493.21 = 18,626.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,965.96x = 45,493.21 × 18,626.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,965.96x = 847,359,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,359,713.98/32,965.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,704.08

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