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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,951.52, 45,476.34 and 18,806.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,951.52, 45,476.34 and 18,806.48 is: 25,954.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,951.52 : 45,476.34 = 18,806.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,951.52/45,476.34 = 18,806.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,951.52x = 45,476.34 × 18,806.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,951.52x = 855,249,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,249,878.68/32,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,954.79

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