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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.65, 45,503.96 and 18,827.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.65, 45,503.96 and 18,827.48 is: 25,981.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.65 : 45,503.96 = 18,827.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.65/45,503.96 = 18,827.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.65x = 45,503.96 × 18,827.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.65x = 856,724,916.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,724,916.44/32,974.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,981.32

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