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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,971.04, 45,508.28 and 18,832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,971.04, 45,508.28 and 18,832.08 is: 25,992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,971.04 : 45,508.28 = 18,832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,971.04/45,508.28 = 18,832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,971.04x = 45,508.28 × 18,832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,971.04x = 857,015,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,015,475.46/32,971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,992.98

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