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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,949.71, 45,473.84 and 18,804.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,949.71, 45,473.84 and 18,804.68 is: 25,952.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,949.71 : 45,473.84 = 18,804.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,949.71/45,473.84 = 18,804.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,949.71x = 45,473.84 × 18,804.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,949.71x = 855,120,688.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,120,688.18/32,949.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,952.30

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