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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,951.68, 45,474.08 and 18,805.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,951.68, 45,474.08 and 18,805.84 is: 25,952.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,951.68 : 45,474.08 = 18,805.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,951.68/45,474.08 = 18,805.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,951.68x = 45,474.08 × 18,805.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,951.68x = 855,177,951.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,177,951.23/32,951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,952.49

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