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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.98, 45,467.61 and 18,801.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.98, 45,467.61 and 18,801.14 is: 25,946.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.98 : 45,467.61 = 18,801.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.98/45,467.61 = 18,801.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.98x = 45,467.61 × 18,801.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.98x = 854,842,901.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,842,901.08/32,946.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,946.02

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