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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,951.96, 45,473.28 and 18,805.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,951.96, 45,473.28 and 18,805.04 is: 25,950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,951.96 : 45,473.28 = 18,805.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,951.96/45,473.28 = 18,805.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,951.96x = 45,473.28 × 18,805.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,951.96x = 855,126,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,126,849.33/32,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,950.71

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