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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,970.39, 45,496.43 and 18,629.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,970.39, 45,496.43 and 18,629.44 is: 25,707.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,970.39 : 45,496.43 = 18,629.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,970.39/45,496.43 = 18,629.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,970.39x = 45,496.43 × 18,629.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,970.39x = 847,573,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,573,236.58/32,970.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,707.10

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