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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,972.87, 45,504.47 and 18,632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,972.87, 45,504.47 and 18,632.32 is: 25,713.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,972.87 : 45,504.47 = 18,632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,972.87/45,504.47 = 18,632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,972.87x = 45,504.47 × 18,632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,972.87x = 847,853,846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,853,846.47/32,972.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,713.68

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