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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,968.56, 45,504.76 and 18,829.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,968.56, 45,504.76 and 18,829.62 is: 25,989.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,968.56 : 45,504.76 = 18,829.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,968.56/45,504.76 = 18,829.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,968.56x = 45,504.76 × 18,829.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,968.56x = 856,837,338.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,837,338.99/32,968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,989.53

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