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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.45, 45,506.97 and 18,629.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.45, 45,506.97 and 18,629.30 is: 25,709.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.45 : 45,506.97 = 18,629.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.45/45,506.97 = 18,629.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.45x = 45,506.97 × 18,629.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.45x = 847,762,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,762,996.22/32,974.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,709.69

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