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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.85, 45,495.57 and 18,629.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.85, 45,495.57 and 18,629.85 is: 25,709.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.85 : 45,495.57 = 18,629.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.85/45,495.57 = 18,629.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.85x = 45,495.57 × 18,629.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.85x = 847,575,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,575,644.76/32,966.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,709.94

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