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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.60, 45,522.09 and 18,825.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.60, 45,522.09 and 18,825.71 is: 25,988.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.60 : 45,522.09 = 18,825.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.60/45,522.09 = 18,825.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.60x = 45,522.09 × 18,825.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.60x = 856,985,664.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,985,664.93/32,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,988.48

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