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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.08, 45,507.84 and 18,629.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.08, 45,507.84 and 18,629.93 is: 25,710.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.08 : 45,507.84 = 18,629.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.08/45,507.84 = 18,629.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.08x = 45,507.84 × 18,629.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.08x = 847,807,780.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,807,780.50/32,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,710.56

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