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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.68, 45,493.78 and 18,819.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.68, 45,493.78 and 18,819.49 is: 25,970.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.68 : 45,493.78 = 18,819.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.68/45,493.78 = 18,819.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.68x = 45,493.78 × 18,819.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.68x = 856,169,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,169,737.77/32,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,970.76

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