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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.18, 45,497.97 and 18,819.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.18, 45,497.97 and 18,819.86 is: 25,974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.18 : 45,497.97 = 18,819.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.18/45,497.97 = 18,819.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.18x = 45,497.97 × 18,819.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.18x = 856,265,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,265,425.68/32,966.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,974.06

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