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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,949.60, 45,469.45 and 18,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,949.60, 45,469.45 and 18,610 is: 25,681.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,949.60 : 45,469.45 = 18,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,949.60/45,469.45 = 18,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,949.60x = 45,469.45 × 18,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,949.60x = 846,186,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,186,464.50/32,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,681.24

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