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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,949.18, 45,470.08 and 18,413.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,949.18, 45,470.08 and 18,413.36 is: 25,410.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,949.18 : 45,470.08 = 18,413.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,949.18/45,470.08 = 18,413.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,949.18x = 45,470.08 × 18,413.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,949.18x = 837,256,952.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,256,952.27/32,949.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,410.56

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