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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,944.16, 45,459.46 and 18,603.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,944.16, 45,459.46 and 18,603.13 is: 25,670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,944.16 : 45,459.46 = 18,603.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,944.16/45,459.46 = 18,603.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,944.16x = 45,459.46 × 18,603.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,944.16x = 845,688,244.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,688,244.11/32,944.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,670.35

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