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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,950.08, 45,474.36 and 18,805.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,950.08, 45,474.36 and 18,805.05 is: 25,952.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,950.08 : 45,474.36 = 18,805.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,950.08/45,474.36 = 18,805.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,950.08x = 45,474.36 × 18,805.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,950.08x = 855,147,613.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,147,613.52/32,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,952.82

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