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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,948.21, 45,471.77 and 18,803.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,948.21, 45,471.77 and 18,803.18 is: 25,950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,948.21 : 45,471.77 = 18,803.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,948.21/45,471.77 = 18,803.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,948.21x = 45,471.77 × 18,803.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,948.21x = 855,013,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,013,554.85/32,948.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,950.23

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