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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,967.34, 45,492.48 and 18,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,967.34, 45,492.48 and 18,622.72 is: 25,697.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,967.34 : 45,492.48 = 18,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,967.34/45,492.48 = 18,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,967.34x = 45,492.48 × 18,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,967.34x = 847,193,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,193,717.15/32,967.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,697.97

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