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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.66, 45,536.21 and 18,657.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.66, 45,536.21 and 18,657.25 is: 25,746.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.66 : 45,536.21 = 18,657.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.66/45,536.21 = 18,657.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.66x = 45,536.21 × 18,657.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.66x = 849,580,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,580,133.06/32,997.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,746.68

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