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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,971.76, 45,504.29 and 18,826.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,971.76, 45,504.29 and 18,826.73 is: 25,982.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,971.76 : 45,504.29 = 18,826.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,971.76/45,504.29 = 18,826.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,971.76x = 45,504.29 × 18,826.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,971.76x = 856,696,887.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,696,887.54/32,971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,982.75

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