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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.33, 45,506.80 and 18,629.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.33, 45,506.80 and 18,629.18 is: 25,709.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.33 : 45,506.80 = 18,629.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.33/45,506.80 = 18,629.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.33x = 45,506.80 × 18,629.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.33x = 847,754,368.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,754,368.42/32,974.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,709.53

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