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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,949.33, 45,473.33 and 18,804.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,949.33, 45,473.33 and 18,804.30 is: 25,951.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,949.33 : 45,473.33 = 18,804.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,949.33/45,473.33 = 18,804.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,949.33x = 45,473.33 × 18,804.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,949.33x = 855,094,045.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,094,045.30/32,949.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,951.79

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