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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,970.70, 45,496.79 and 18,631.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,970.70, 45,496.79 and 18,631.77 is: 25,710.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,970.70 : 45,496.79 = 18,631.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,970.70/45,496.79 = 18,631.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,970.70x = 45,496.79 × 18,631.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,970.70x = 847,685,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,685,789.04/32,970.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,710.28

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