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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.58, 45,508.53 and 18,630.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.58, 45,508.53 and 18,630.43 is: 25,711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.58 : 45,508.53 = 18,630.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.58/45,508.53 = 18,630.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.58x = 45,508.53 × 18,630.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.58x = 847,843,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,843,389.42/32,975.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,711.25

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