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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.76, 45,497.39 and 18,821.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.76, 45,497.39 and 18,821.73 is: 25,975.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.76 : 45,497.39 = 18,821.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.76/45,497.39 = 18,821.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.76x = 45,497.39 × 18,821.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.76x = 856,339,496.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,339,496.18/32,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,975.85

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