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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,972.01, 45,504.63 and 18,826.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,972.01, 45,504.63 and 18,826.98 is: 25,983.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,972.01 : 45,504.63 = 18,826.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,972.01/45,504.63 = 18,826.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,972.01x = 45,504.63 × 18,826.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,972.01x = 856,714,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,714,758.92/32,972.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,983.09

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