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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,972.47, 45,503.94 and 18,631.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,972.47, 45,503.94 and 18,631.94 is: 25,713.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,972.47 : 45,503.94 = 18,631.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,972.47/45,503.94 = 18,631.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,972.47x = 45,503.94 × 18,631.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,972.47x = 847,826,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,826,553.09/32,972.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,713.16

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