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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.48, 45,466.92 and 18,800.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.48, 45,466.92 and 18,800.64 is: 25,945.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.48 : 45,466.92 = 18,800.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.48/45,466.92 = 18,800.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.48x = 45,466.92 × 18,800.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.48x = 854,807,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,807,194.83/32,946.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,945.33

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