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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.93, 45,494.12 and 18,819.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.93, 45,494.12 and 18,819.74 is: 25,971.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.93 : 45,494.12 = 18,819.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.93/45,494.12 = 18,819.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.93x = 45,494.12 × 18,819.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.93x = 856,187,670.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,187,670.71/32,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,971.11

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