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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,951.12, 45,473.28 and 18,803.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,951.12, 45,473.28 and 18,803.68 is: 25,949.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,951.12 : 45,473.28 = 18,803.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,951.12/45,473.28 = 18,803.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,951.12x = 45,473.28 × 18,803.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,951.12x = 855,065,005.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,065,005.67/32,951.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,949.50

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