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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,950.58, 45,475.04 and 18,805.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,950.58, 45,475.04 and 18,805.54 is: 25,953.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,950.58 : 45,475.04 = 18,805.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,950.58/45,475.04 = 18,805.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,950.58x = 45,475.04 × 18,805.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,950.58x = 855,182,683.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,182,683.72/32,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,953.49

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