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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,950.32, 45,460.92 and 18,803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,950.32, 45,460.92 and 18,803.76 is: 25,943.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,950.32 : 45,460.92 = 18,803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,950.32/45,460.92 = 18,803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,950.32x = 45,460.92 × 18,803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,950.32x = 854,836,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,836,229.06/32,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,943.18

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