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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,950.52, 45,474.96 and 18,805.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,950.52, 45,474.96 and 18,805.48 is: 25,953.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,950.52 : 45,474.96 = 18,805.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,950.52/45,474.96 = 18,805.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,950.52x = 45,474.96 × 18,805.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,950.52x = 855,178,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,178,450.78/32,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,953.41

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