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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,976.87, 45,496.52 and 18,634.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,976.87, 45,496.52 and 18,634.83 is: 25,709.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,976.87 : 45,496.52 = 18,634.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,976.87/45,496.52 = 18,634.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,976.87x = 45,496.52 × 18,634.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,976.87x = 847,819,822.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,819,822.62/32,976.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,709.53

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