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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.70, 45,507.32 and 18,629.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.70, 45,507.32 and 18,629.55 is: 25,710.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.70 : 45,507.32 = 18,629.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.70/45,507.32 = 18,629.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.70x = 45,507.32 × 18,629.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.70x = 847,780,913.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,780,913.93/32,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,710.04

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