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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,949.76, 45,473.93 and 18,804.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,949.76, 45,473.93 and 18,804.73 is: 25,952.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,949.76 : 45,473.93 = 18,804.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,949.76/45,473.93 = 18,804.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,949.76x = 45,473.93 × 18,804.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,949.76x = 855,124,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,124,975.69/32,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,952.39

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