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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,968.62, 45,504.99 and 18,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,968.62, 45,504.99 and 18,829.80 is: 25,989.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,968.62 : 45,504.99 = 18,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,968.62/45,504.99 = 18,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,968.62x = 45,504.99 × 18,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,968.62x = 856,849,860.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,849,860.70/32,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,989.86

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