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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.85, 45,522.44 and 18,825.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.85, 45,522.44 and 18,825.96 is: 25,988.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.85 : 45,522.44 = 18,825.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.85/45,522.44 = 18,825.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.85x = 45,522.44 × 18,825.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.85x = 857,003,634.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,003,634.54/32,975.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,988.83

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