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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.82, 45,507.49 and 18,629.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.82, 45,507.49 and 18,629.68 is: 25,710.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.82 : 45,507.49 = 18,629.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.82/45,507.49 = 18,629.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.82x = 45,507.49 × 18,629.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.82x = 847,789,815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,789,815.96/32,974.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,710.22

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