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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,949.98, 45,471.76 and 18,804.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,949.98, 45,471.76 and 18,804.14 is: 25,950.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,949.98 : 45,471.76 = 18,804.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,949.98/45,471.76 = 18,804.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,949.98x = 45,471.76 × 18,804.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,949.98x = 855,057,341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,057,341.09/32,949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,950.16

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