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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,971.87, 45,503.09 and 18,631.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,971.87, 45,503.09 and 18,631.32 is: 25,712.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,971.87 : 45,503.09 = 18,631.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,971.87/45,503.09 = 18,631.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,971.87x = 45,503.09 × 18,631.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,971.87x = 847,782,778.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,782,778.13/32,971.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,712.31

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