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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,972.54, 45,510.35 and 18,833.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,972.54, 45,510.35 and 18,833.58 is: 25,995.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,972.54 : 45,510.35 = 18,833.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,972.54/45,510.35 = 18,833.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,972.54x = 45,510.35 × 18,833.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,972.54x = 857,122,723.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,122,723.39/32,972.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,995.05

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