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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,948.33, 45,471.95 and 18,803.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,948.33, 45,471.95 and 18,803.30 is: 25,950.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,948.33 : 45,471.95 = 18,803.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,948.33/45,471.95 = 18,803.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,948.33x = 45,471.95 × 18,803.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,948.33x = 855,022,396.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,022,396.06/32,948.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,950.41

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