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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.52, 45,469.44 and 18,801.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.52, 45,469.44 and 18,801.48 is: 25,947.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.52 : 45,469.44 = 18,801.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.52/45,469.44 = 18,801.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.52x = 45,469.44 × 18,801.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.52x = 854,892,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,892,766.77/32,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,947.89

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