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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,949.96, 45,470.52 and 18,803.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,949.96, 45,470.52 and 18,803.04 is: 25,947.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,949.96 : 45,470.52 = 18,803.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,949.96/45,470.52 = 18,803.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,949.96x = 45,470.52 × 18,803.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,949.96x = 854,984,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,984,006.38/32,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,947.95

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