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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,948.20, 45,471.77 and 18,803.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,948.20, 45,471.77 and 18,803.17 is: 25,950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,948.20 : 45,471.77 = 18,803.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,948.20/45,471.77 = 18,803.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,948.20x = 45,471.77 × 18,803.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,948.20x = 855,013,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,013,354.84/32,948.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,950.23

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