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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,967, 45,494.46 and 18,820.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,967, 45,494.46 and 18,820.22 is: 25,971.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,967 : 45,494.46 = 18,820.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,967/45,494.46 = 18,820.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,967x = 45,494.46 × 18,820.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,967x = 856,215,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,215,518.51/32,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,971.90

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