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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.66, 45,534.83 and 18,656.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.66, 45,534.83 and 18,656.25 is: 25,745.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.66 : 45,534.83 = 18,656.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.66/45,534.83 = 18,656.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.66x = 45,534.83 × 18,656.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.66x = 849,508,908.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,508,908.15/32,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,745.30

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