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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,971.12, 45,497.63 and 18,822.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,971.12, 45,497.63 and 18,822.04 is: 25,972.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,971.12 : 45,497.63 = 18,822.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,971.12/45,497.63 = 18,822.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,971.12x = 45,497.63 × 18,822.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,971.12x = 856,358,211.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,358,211.77/32,971.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,972.98

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