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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.48, 45,491.03 and 18,627.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.48, 45,491.03 and 18,627.56 is: 25,704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.48 : 45,491.03 = 18,627.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.48/45,491.03 = 18,627.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.48x = 45,491.03 × 18,627.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.48x = 847,386,890.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,386,890.79/32,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,704.50

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