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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,971.62, 45,498.32 and 18,822.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,971.62, 45,498.32 and 18,822.54 is: 25,973.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,971.62 : 45,498.32 = 18,822.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,971.62/45,498.32 = 18,822.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,971.62x = 45,498.32 × 18,822.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,971.62x = 856,393,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,393,948.13/32,971.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,973.67

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