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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,972.06, 45,497.79 and 18,630.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,972.06, 45,497.79 and 18,630.36 is: 25,707.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,972.06 : 45,497.79 = 18,630.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,972.06/45,497.79 = 18,630.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,972.06x = 45,497.79 × 18,630.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,972.06x = 847,640,206.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,640,206.90/32,972.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,707.84

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