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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,972.04, 45,509.66 and 18,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,972.04, 45,509.66 and 18,833.08 is: 25,994.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,972.04 : 45,509.66 = 18,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,972.04/45,509.66 = 18,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,972.04x = 45,509.66 × 18,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,972.04x = 857,087,067.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,087,067.55/32,972.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,994.36

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