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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,968.64, 45,498.54 and 18,826.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,968.64, 45,498.54 and 18,826.04 is: 25,980.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,968.64 : 45,498.54 = 18,826.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,968.64/45,498.54 = 18,826.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,968.64x = 45,498.54 × 18,826.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,968.64x = 856,557,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,557,333.98/32,968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,980.97

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