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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,948.17, 45,469.25 and 18,802.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,948.17, 45,469.25 and 18,802.33 is: 25,947.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,948.17 : 45,469.25 = 18,802.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,948.17/45,469.25 = 18,802.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,948.17x = 45,469.25 × 18,802.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,948.17x = 854,927,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,927,706.18/32,948.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,947.66

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