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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,947.08, 45,470.22 and 18,802.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,947.08, 45,470.22 and 18,802.05 is: 25,948.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,947.08 : 45,470.22 = 18,802.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,947.08/45,470.22 = 18,802.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,947.08x = 45,470.22 × 18,802.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,947.08x = 854,933,122.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,933,122.60/32,947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,948.68

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